Iris

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Iris flowers, the elegant European bloom for Singapore gifting

Iris is one of the most elegant cut flowers in the European floral tradition, named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow because of its colour range from deep purple to pale yellow to white. The Singapore Florist studio imports iris from Dutch growers (the world centre of iris production) with shipments arriving twice a week. They are not as commonly ordered in Singapore as roses or orchids, which is part of their appeal: an iris bouquet feels distinctly European and unexpected, suitable for recipients who appreciate something less obvious. They are popular for art gallery openings, sophisticated birthday gifts, and recipients who specifically request European flowers.

The visual identity of an iris bouquet is delicate elegance. Each stem has 1 to 3 large delicate blooms with three upright petals (called standards) and three downward-facing petals (called falls). The most-ordered colour is the classic deep purple, followed by pale blue, white, and the rare yellow variants. We typically arrange iris in loose hand-tied bundles rather than tight rounds because the delicate petal structure looks better with breathing room. They pair beautifully with sprigs of fresh greenery (eucalyptus or ruscus) and with white roses or peonies for a classic European garden bouquet.

Pricing starts at SGD 98 for the 6-stem wrap and reaches SGD 288 for the 18-stem premium arrangement. Most orders land in the SGD 128 to SGD 168 range. Every bouquet ships free islandwide, includes a handwritten card, and arrives same-day for orders before 12pm if iris is in stock that morning. Because iris is imported and arrives on a weekly schedule, availability is occasionally limited. For more reliably stocked European-style flowers, browse our rose collection or read our guide to flower meanings. Read more in our guides to number of roses meaning and how long roses last.

How we condition imported iris stems for maximum vase life

Iris is one of the more delicate cut flowers we stock, and it benefits significantly from careful conditioning. When the shipment arrives from the Netherlands (typically Tuesday and Friday mornings), the stems are still mostly closed buds. We trim each stem at a 45-degree angle, strip the lower foliage, and place the stems in cool nutrient water with a small amount of flower food. Over the next 24 to 48 hours, the buds gradually open into the full iris shape. Every stem in this collection is conditioned for at least 24 hours before being arranged into a bouquet, so the iris you receive is at peak openness. Vase life after delivery is typically 5 to 7 days, slightly shorter than roses because of the delicate petal structure.