Iris
Iris
A striking architectural bloom with upright standards and falling petals in deep, jewel-like blues and purples.
The iris makes an immediate impression. Its distinctive shape — upright inner petals above three arching falls, often brushed with a golden signal — gives arrangements a vertical, sculptural line. The Dutch iris seen most often at florists opens from a tightly furled bud into that unmistakable form.
Rich violets and blues are the classics, but yellow and white varieties bring a lighter feel. A few iris stems add height and drama to a spring design.
What Iris means
Hope, wisdom, and cherished friendship; the deep blue iris in particular signals faith and confidence.
Care tips
Buy when the bud is just showing color; recut the stems and use fresh water, and each bloom will open within a day or two.
Good for these occasions
Find a local florist who can arrange iris for:
More flowers to explore
The flower florists reach for first — layered, fragrant, and available in nearly every color a message could ask for.
TulipA clean, cup-shaped bloom that keeps growing after it is cut — the unmistakable signal that spring has arrived.
LilyLarge, sculptural trumpets — often fragrant — that lend instant presence and grace to any arrangement.
SunflowerThe big, sunny face of summer — sturdy, long-lasting, and impossible to look at without smiling.