{"product_id":"products-iris-sapphire-beauty-dutch-iris-44229-pk-25","title":"Iris Sapphire Beauty Dutch Iris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIris Sapphire Beauty is a classic Dutch iris variety that brings elegance and charm to any garden. Known for its stunning, florist-quality flowers, this variety is a favorite among both gardeners and floral designers. When planted in the fall or early spring, these bulbs come to life in late spring, producing exquisite blooms with dark blue standards and paler blue falls, each highlighted by a striking yellow \"flame.\" Rising on stately stems that reach 18 to 20 inches tall, these beautiful flowers create a magical display above their grassy green leaves. The long-lasting blooms make excellent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/flowers-for-cutting\"\u003ecut flowers\u003c\/a\u003e for creating sophisticated floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSapphire Beauty, an \u003ci\u003eIris x hollandica\u003c\/i\u003e species commonly known as Dutch iris, is a bulbous perennial with a columnar, upright habit. This variety is particularly well-suited to USDA Zones 6-8, where it will \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/glossary-of-garden-terms\"\u003enaturalize\u003c\/a\u003e over time. The bulbs multiply easily, ensuring that the plants return year after year, creating increasingly larger displays with each passing season. Sapphire Beauty is ideal for planting in large, sweeping drifts, where its vibrant blue flowers can make a significant impact.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor the best results, plant Sapphire Beauty iris bulbs 4 inches apart and 5 inches deep. To create broad sweeps of blue blooms, consider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/6-common-types-of-bulbs\"\u003eplanting bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e in large numbers—approximately 15 bulbs per square foot. Choose a sunny, sheltered location with fertile, well-draining soil. It's important to keep the soil moist, especially during the growing season, but avoid letting it dry out completely in the summer months. If you're growing these irises in Zone 5, add a 2-inch layer of mulch in the fall to protect the bulbs from harsh winter conditions. Once growth begins, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/espoma-organic-bulb-tone-bulb-and-flower-food-33163\"\u003e fertilize the bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e with a specialized fertilizer to support strong, healthy blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith its elegant appearance, easy care, and ability to naturalize, Iris Sapphire Beauty is a versatile perennial. Create a stunning garden display or add a touch of sophistication to your home with fresh cut flowers with this Dutch iris delivers timeless beauty and reliable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354562531387,"sku":"44229-PK-25","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_44229-PK-25_1.jpg?v=1753891897","url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/products-iris-sapphire-beauty-dutch-iris-44229-pk-25","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}