Dutch Iris 'Red Ember' Bulbs – Rare Near-Red Perennial

A true rarity in the Dutch Iris world, 'Red Ember' is one of the closest varieties to a genuine red iris you'll find. Cultivated by a specialist breeder and exclusive to select growers, this standout variety brings dramatic, warm-toned blooms to spring borders and makes an unforgettable cut flower. Upright stems reach 18"–22", and the bulbs naturalize easily, multiplying year after year.

Plant Details

• Color: Deep red-toned (near-red — unique in the Dutch Iris range)
• Height: 18"–22" (45–56 cm)
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Bulb Size: Topsize 8/+ cm
• Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Best Use: Borders, containers, cut flowers

Planting Instructions

• Plant in fall for spring blooms.
• Choose a sunny or partly shaded spot with well-draining soil that dries out at least partially in summer.
• Plant bulbs 3–4" deep and 3" apart (or slightly closer in containers), pointed end up, roots down.
• Water well after planting to settle the soil around each bulb.
• In containers, cluster bulbs a bit closer together for a full, lush display.

After Bloom Care

• Freely cut blooms for striking arrangements — long-lasting as a cut flower.
• After flowering, reduce watering and allow the plant to enter its warm-season rest period.
• Leaves will yellow and die back naturally in summer; remove spent foliage at that point.
• Bulbs will naturalize and multiply each year, filling borders with more color over time.

Why 'Red Ember'?

Dutch Iris come in a spectacular range of colors, but near-red varieties are exceptionally rare. 'Red Ember' fills the gap between spring and summer plantings, thrives in borders and pots, and is a conversation piece in any cutting garden. If you love bold, unexpected color, this is the iris for you.