Dwarf Iris Reticulata 'Harmony' Bulbs – Blue, Fragrant, Fall Planting

Small but absolutely stunning, Dwarf Iris Reticulata 'Harmony' produces rich blue flowers with elegant white and gold accents on compact 5–8" stems — arriving in late winter alongside snowdrops and early crocuses, when the garden needs color most. Sweetly fragrant and naturally-spreading, 'Harmony' is native to Turkey, the Caucasus, and Northern Iraq, and brings a delicate, jewel-like quality to rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Plant Details

• Color: Blue-purple petals with white streaks and gold crests on the falls
• Height: 5–8" (12–20 cm)
• Bloom Time: Late winter – March/early April
• Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Fragrant: Yes — sweet scent
• Naturalizes: Yes
• Best Use: Rock gardens, front borders, containers, naturalizing in lawns

Planting Instructions

• Plant in autumn for late winter / early spring blooms.
• Choose a full sun to part shade site with average, well-draining soil.
• Plant bulbs 3–4" deep and 3–4" apart.
• Key tip: Soil must stay relatively dry in summer for bulbs to set buds for the following year. Avoid waterlogged or heavy summer soil.
• Narrow, grass-like leaves emerge at bloom time and elongate to 12–15" after flowering before disappearing by late spring as the plant goes dormant.

After Bloom Care

• Allow foliage to die back naturally — do not cut it off early.
• For consistent blooming, supplement with new bulbs each fall, or divide offsets if flowering has declined.
• Bulbs naturalize over time, slowly spreading into a charming early-season carpet of color.