A charming dwarf Iris which looks like hand-painted Delftware, with neat brushstrokes of deep cobalt, soft lilac-blue and white.

These distinctive spring plants are perfect for filling containers with early colour and are great for rockeries and alpine gardens, thriving in any neutral soil which is well-drained.

The pretty patterned flowers bloom during February and March and look most striking in groups. Plant the bulbs where you will appreciate their fleeting beauty up close and ensure they are not overshadowed or smothered by larger plants. If planting in pots, use the containers to adorn a doorway, or raise them onto a garden table for enjoyment.