
Description
The Dutch Iris 'Apollo' features bright white petals with a sunny yellow throat. These hardy, easy-to-grow bulbs create a breathtaking display in gardens and floral arrangements. Supplied as dormant bulbs, they are perfect for cut flowers, garden borders, and naturalizing.
🌞 Growing & Care Guide
✔ Aspect: Full sun to semi-shade
✔ Growing Zones: Cool to Temperate (Zones 1, 2, 3, 4)
✔ Suitable States: ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA (Cooler regions)
✔ Flowering: September - November (Spring)
✔ Height: Up to 1m
✔ Planting Depth & Spacing: 10cm deep, 10cm apart
✔ Frost Hardy: Yes
✔ Water Wise: No
The Dutch Iris 'Apollo' (Iris x hybrid) boasts stunning yellow falls with an orange stripe and crisp white standards, creating a striking contrast. Supplied as dormant bulbs, this mid-season flowering variety thrives in gardens, borders, and floral arrangements. A hardy and easy-to-grow choice, it naturalizes well and makes an excellent cut flower, adding elegance to bouquets.
🌞 Growing & Care Guide
- Aspect: Full sun to semi-shade
- Growing Zones: Cool to Temperate (Zones 1-4)
- Suitable States: ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA (Cooler regions)
- Flowering: September - November (Spring)
- Height: Up to 1m
- Planting: 10cm deep, 10cm apart
- Frost Hardy: Yes
- Water Wise: No
🌱 Planting & Maintenance
- Planting Time: February - April
- Soil: Well-drained
- Tips: Best planted in groups for naturalizing. Water well from planting to encourage root growth. Forms clumps over time that can be separated after a few years.
💐 Why Choose Dutch Iris 'Apollo'?
- Unique yellow falls with orange stripe and white standards
- Supplied as dormant bulbs for easy storage and planting
- Hardy, low-maintenance, and perfect for gardens, cut flowers, and naturalizing
🌿 FAQs
❔ Are Dutch Irises easy to grow?
Yes! They thrive in well-drained soil with full sun to semi-shade.
❔ Can I use them as cut flowers?
Absolutely! Cut when buds begin to unfurl for long-lasting floral arrangements.
❔ Do they require a lot of water?
No, but watering from planting onwards encourages strong root growth.
Ideal for Cool to Temperate zones (1-4) and states like ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS, and SA. Dutch Iris 'Apollo' will bring bold elegance to your garden! 🌱