Dutch Iris 'Delft Blue': Iris x hollandica Classic

'Delft Blue' is a cultivar of the Dutch Iris (Iris x hollandica), a group of hybrid irises derived from crosses between Iris xiphium and Iris tingitana. These bulbous irises are famous for their use as cut flowers, with 'Delft Blue' evoking the iconic blue-and-white pottery of Delft, Netherlands.

Taxonomic & Cultivar Details

• Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
• Species: x hollandica (hol-LAN-dee-kuh)
• Cultivar: Delft Blue

Dutch irises bloom in late spring to early summer on slender stems 18-24 inches tall. 'Delft Blue' likely features the classic clear blue standards and falls with a contrasting yellow blotch on the falls, making it a favorite for floral arrangements and spring garden displays.