Styling and inspiration: a touch of elegance in garden and interior

Irises add a touch of elegance to any garden. Their striking, architectural flowers and wide range of colours – ranging from deep purple and bright yellow to soft blue and white – make them ideal for borders, rockeries or along ponds. Combine irises with other perennials, such as lavender, sage or ornamental grasses, to create contrasting textures and colours.

For a more romantic look, combine irises with roses, peonies or lilies in a mixed border. Plant different types of irises – such as the tall bearded iris (Iris germanica) and the graceful Japanese iris (Iris ensata) – to have flowers for a longer period.

Indoors, irises are also beautiful as cut flowers. A simple bunch of irises in a sleek glass vase immediately brings an elegant and fresh atmosphere into your home. For a playful effect, you can combine them with other spring bloomers, such as tulips or anemones. Thanks to their strong stems, irises stay beautiful in a vase for a long time, which makes them perfect for flower arrangements or decorations on special occasions.