{"product_id":"iris-eye-of-the-tiger-bulbs","title":"Iris 'Eye Of The Tiger' (Bulbs)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDutch Iris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e'Eye of the Tiger'\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIridaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance \u0026amp; Spain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIris 'Eye of The Tiger', one of the most striking bulbous perennial irises. It is a bulbous iris, as opposed to a rhizomatous iris. The bulb has a thin, dark brown skin and grows 10–15 cm deep in the ground. The bulb is quite large, with a shaggy dark tunic and strong roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt \u003c\/span\u003egrows to a height of 50 cm. Leaves are stiff and sword-shaped, approximately 60 cm long, and dark green to teal in color. Leaves begin growth in early spring, before the snow has entirely melted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eEye of the Tiger\u003c\/em\u003e features a truly spectacular combination of purple and burgundy with a contrasting splash of yellow at the throat make this unusual \u003c\/span\u003e. Flowers have six tepals and are 12–13 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIris ‘Eye of the Tiger’ bulbs yield vibrant purple and gold blooms, serving as a highlight in spring gardens. They flower from February to April in plains and from March to May in hilly areas. Plant in October to November across both plains and hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow fortnight lilies in light, dappled shade to nearly full sun. Once established, fortnight lilies tolerate poor, dry soils, but do best in a well drained soil with regular watering during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIris reach optimum growth when protected from afternoon sun and planted in garden soil with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is very versatile and can be planted in various mediums from moderately dry soils to wetlands. \u003c\/span\u003ePlants grow to 4 or 5 feet tall in standing water, making it ideal for water gardens and wet soil.They reach about 2 to 3 feet in soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut the spent blooms off of the spike to encourage rebloom on the same stalk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat in pots as well as gardens, the Iris is also used around water and as a feature softening rock landscaping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"4","offer_id":47809545044162,"sku":"BXLIY 7972984324287","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/5404\/5634\/files\/Iris_Eye_of_The_Tiger-1.jpg?v=1781505270","url":"https:\/\/mybageechaplants.com\/products\/iris-eye-of-the-tiger-bulbs","provider":"myBageecha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}