Iris span a huge range of colorful varieties, among which bulbous Iris hollandica, or Dutch Iris also known as The Goddess of the Rainbow, are the most popular around the world. Hybridized in the early 1900s from Iris xiphium, a 16th century Spanish native, these light, airy flowers create magical displays in late spring gardens and in classic bouquets. The standards are the inner, upright petals. The falls are the outer petals that open downward to reveal a contrasting color on the petals' spines.
Dutch Iris are rather hardy, with each bulb producing one or two flower spikes, with one or two flowers per stem. They prefer a sunny, well drained position, planted between 6-8cm deep and about 15cm apart. Add Ican Bulb Food prior to planting and also when the bulbs are finishing at the end of their season.