Kapiteyn 3 Iris germanica 'Blue Sapphire' Bulbs
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Kapiteyn 3 Iris germanica 'Blue Sapphire' Bulbs
Bring gemstone-inspired colour and timeless elegance to your garden with Iris germanica 'Blue Sapphire'. This hardy perennial produces stunning violet blooms with bluebird-blue falls and a striking yellow stripe from late spring into early summer, creating a dazzling display that returns year after year.
Key Features
- Gemstone-Inspired Blooms: Violet flowers with striking bluebird-blue falls and a bold yellow stripe add vibrant colour and sophistication to your garden.
- Heirloom Variety: A classic iris introduced in 1953, known for its timeless beauty and reliable performance.
- Winter-Hardy & Long-Lived: Can remain in the ground throughout winter and will return stronger each year with even richer flowering.
- Perfect for Borders & Beds: Adds vibrant colour, height, and structure to mixed borders, cottage gardens, and perennial beds.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and care for, making it ideal for both new and experienced gardeners.
Description
The Kapiteyn 3 Iris germanica 'Blue Sapphire' Bulbs bring a gem-like brilliance to any garden. This heirloom variety, first classified in 1953, is celebrated for its stunning violet blooms with bluebird-blue falls and a distinctive yellow stripe, creating a striking and elegant contrast. Flowering from May to June, 'Blue Sapphire' adds vibrant colour and height to borders, beds, and cottage garden schemes. With its sword-shaped foliage and upright stems, this clump-forming perennial offers year-round structure and visual appeal. Exceptionally hardy, it can remain in the ground through winter and return year after year with more abundant blooms. Store bulbs in a cool, dry place until planting for optimal results.
Specifications
- Brand: Kapiteyn
- Plant Name: Iris germanica 'Blue Sapphire'
- Quantity: 3 Bulbs
- Flower Colour: Violet with bluebird-blue falls and yellow stripe
- Flowering Period: May – June
- Planting Depth: 1 cm (0.5")
- Planting Distance: 25 cm (10")
- Planting Months: November – April
- Flower Height: Up to 70 cm (28")
- Foliage: Sword-shaped, grey-green leaves
- Growth Habit: Clump-forming, winter-hardy perennial
- Special Feature: Heirloom iris variety (classified in 1953)
Planting & Care Tips
- Store bulbs in a cool, dry place until planting.
- Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny position for best results.
- Position rhizomes close to the soil surface, covering with no more than 1 cm of soil.
- Water thoroughly after planting and during dry periods, avoiding waterlogging.
- Deadhead faded flowers and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour and promote abundant blooms.
Enhance your garden with the vibrant beauty of Kapiteyn Iris germanica 'Blue Sapphire' – a stunning heirloom variety that combines rich colour, timeless elegance, and dependable performance year after year.
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Returns
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When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
