Blue Iris germanica Seeds for Planting – Striking blue blooms for Home Garden and Plant Collections
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Flower Seeds
- Plant Type Annual Flowering Plant
- Germination Time 10-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 25-30 cm
- Sunlight Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Soil Type Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering Regular watering to keep soil evenly moist
- Ideal Temperature 15-25°C
- Blooming Time 60-90 days after sowing; blooms mid to late summer
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders, containers (note: true blue flower color in iris from seed may vary)
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Deadhead to encourage continuous bloom; provide stake/support if needed due to large flowers
Description
Blue Iris is an iris flowering plant suitable for garden beds, borders and containers. Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep and expect germination in 10-21 days, with plants spaced 25-30 cm apart in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, and grow best in 15-25°C. The blooms appear 60-90 days after sowing, blooming mid to late summer, with deadheading encouraging continuous bloom; stake or support may be needed due to large flowers.