As winter recedes, Dwarf Iris ‘Pauline’ is among the first to bring life and colour back to garden borders. Its compact form produces deep purple, velvet-like petals highlighted by a distinctive white marking, creating a striking contrast against fine, grass-like foliage with a subtle silvery sheen. This variety is valued not only for its early display but also for its resilience and minimal care requirements. With a flowering period that starts in March, ‘Pauline’ provides a reliable and lasting splash of colour just as the garden awakens for the season.
For best results, plant Iris ‘Pauline’ bulbs in autumn, ideally from September to October. This timing allows the bulbs to establish roots before winter, encouraging healthy growth and abundant blooms in early spring.
Set the bulbs at a depth of approximately 8 cm. This protects them from cold weather and helps support vigorous spring growth.
Plant bulbs about 8 cm apart. This distance ensures each plant has enough space to develop and helps create attractive, cohesive groups of flowers.
Dwarf Iris ‘Pauline’ reaches a mature height of 15-20 cm. Its compact stature is ideal for low borders, rockeries and containers, and works well in mixed displays with other early-flowering perennial bulbs.
This variety begins to flower in March and continues into April. In favourable conditions, the blooms may last up to six weeks, making it a dependable choice for early-season interest in any garden.
‘Pauline’ is fully hardy and remains in the ground over winter without the need for lifting. In areas prone to severe frost, a light layer of mulch is recommended to protect new plantings and support their development.
Iris ‘Pauline’ is well suited to low borders, rock gardens, lawn groupings and containers such as bowls or baskets. It is also suitable for forcing indoors, allowing for flowering even in winter. Its vivid colour and reliable performance make it a practical option when choosing flower bulbs for early spring displays alongside other early species.
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Each pack contains 10 Iris ‘Pauline’ bulbs. Practical growing instructions are included on the product label for ease of use and reference.
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