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Kapiteyn 3 Iris germanica 'Skating Party' Bulbs

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Kapiteyn 3 Iris germanica 'Skating Party' Bulbs

Bring graceful beauty and timeless elegance to your garden with Iris germanica 'Skating Party'. This hardy, clump-forming perennial produces large, ruffled white flowers on tall stems from late spring into early summer, adding height, texture, and sophistication to any outdoor space.

Key Features

  • Elegant White Blooms: Stunning, ruffled white flowers bloom from late spring to early summer, creating a striking display.
  • Clump-Forming Perennial: Forms attractive clusters of grey-green strap-like foliage that add structure and visual interest to garden borders.
  • Winter-Hardy & Long-Lived: Can remain in the ground over winter and returns stronger each year with more abundant blooms.
  • Perfect for Borders & Beds: Ideal for adding height and drama to borders, cottage gardens, and mixed planting schemes.
  • Low Maintenance & Reliable: Easy to grow and care for, making it a great choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Description

The Kapiteyn 3 Iris germanica 'Skating Party' Bulbs offer an elegant and reliable addition to your garden, producing large, ruffled white blooms atop tall, upright stems from May to June. With its clump-forming habit and striking grey-green foliage, this deciduous perennial brings height, structure, and a touch of refinement to borders and beds. Exceptionally hardy, 'Skating Party' thrives year after year, producing richer displays each season with minimal maintenance. Perfect for cutting gardens, cottage-style borders, or formal planting schemes, this beautiful iris also makes excellent cut flowers, adding elegance to floral arrangements indoors. Store bulbs in a cool place until planting for best results.

Specifications

  • Brand: Kapiteyn
  • Plant Name: Iris germanica 'Skating Party'
  • Quantity: 3 Bulbs
  • Flower Colour: White with ruffled edges
  • 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: Grey-green, strap-like leaves
  • Growth Habit: Clump-forming, winter-hardy perennial

Planting & Care Tips

  • Store bulbs in a cool, dry place until planting.
  • Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location for best results.
  • Position rhizomes close to the soil surface, covering them with no more than 1 cm of soil.
  • Water thoroughly after planting and during dry periods, avoiding waterlogging.
  • Remove spent flowers to encourage continued growth and divide clumps every few years to maintain plant health.

Add elegance and seasonal interest to your garden with Kapiteyn Iris germanica 'Skating Party' – a hardy, low-maintenance perennial that delivers beautiful ruffled white blooms and graceful structure year after year.

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Delivery

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We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

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Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

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Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

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Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

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.