We're offering you a Iris Metallic Mixture - 50 or 100 Bulbs for £8.99, saving you up to 31% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £12.99 (correct as of 26.08.2025).

Add a Dazzling Display of Iris Blooms to Your Garden

The Iris Metallic Mixture brings a spectacular blend of vibrant colours and elegant forms to your outdoor space. Each bulb produces striking flowers in a range of rich hues—look out for dramatic bicolours and delicate picotee edges that create a show-stopping effect in borders, beds, or containers.

Why Choose Iris Metallic Mixture?

• Reliable Perennial: These irises return year after year, offering a dependable burst of colour each spring.
• Compact Growth: Reaching up to 45cm (18") tall with a 10cm (4") spread, they fit beautifully in smaller gardens or patio pots.
• Cut Flower Favourite: Their long, sturdy stems and vivid petals make them ideal for fresh arrangements indoors.
• Diverse Colour Palette: Enjoy an ever-changing mix of blooms as each bulb reveals its own unique pattern and shade.

Growing Guide & Care Instructions

• Planting Time: Best planted between September and March. For immediate results, plant as soon as your bulbs arrive.
• Location: Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Irises thrive in full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
• Soil: Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0–7.0). Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot.
• Caring Tips: Water well after planting. Once established, these bulbs require minimal maintenance—just deadhead spent flowers and cut back foliage in late autumn.
• Hardiness: Hardy throughout the UK (USDA zones 5–9).

Design & Planting Ideas

• Borders & Edges: Plant in groups for maximum impact along garden borders or pathways.
• Pots & Containers: Mix with spring-flowering bulbs like tulips or daffodils for a layered effect.
• Cottage Gardens: Pair with perennials such as alliums or hardy geraniums for classic appeal.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant these iris bulbs?
  The ideal time is between September and March before the ground freezes.
• How deep should I plant the bulbs?
  Plant bulbs around 10cm deep and space them about 10cm apart.
• Do irises need much maintenance?
  No—once established, they require little care beyond occasional watering during dry spells and removing faded flowers.