Iris Hollandica Lion King is a distinctive early summer flowering bulb producing rich mahogany-brown standards beautifully contrasted by large golden bronze falls with glowing amber-yellow centres. Flowering throughout June, these striking Dutch Irises reach approximately 50cm in height, adding warm, dramatic colour and elegant structure to borders, cottage gardens and cut flower displays.

An RHS Award of Garden Merit winner, Iris Hollandica Lion King is admired for its unusual colouring and dependable garden performance. The sturdy stems make it an excellent cut flower, while the bold blooms combine beautifully with alliums, ornamental grasses and other summer-flowering perennials. Easy to grow and attractive to pollinators, it provides outstanding colour in the early summer garden.

Key Features
✓ Unique mahogany-brown and golden bronze flowers
✓ Bright amber-yellow markings on the falls
✓ RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
✓ Flowers throughout June
✓ Flowering height of approximately 50cm
✓ Excellent for cut flower arrangements
✓ Ideal for borders, cottage gardens and containers
✓ Attractive to bees and pollinators

Size
✓ Flowering height: approximately 50cm (20 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: September to December
✓ Flowers: June
✓ Position: full sun or partial shade
✓ Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
✓ Planting depth: approximately 10cm (4 inches)
✓ Spacing: approximately 10cm (4 inches) apart
✓ Suitable for borders, containers and cutting gardens

Aftercare
Plant bulbs in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position for the best flowering. Water during prolonged dry spells while plants are actively growing. Remove faded blooms once flowering has finished, but allow the foliage to die back naturally so the bulbs can store energy for the following season.