White Van Vliet Dutch Iris
Iris hollandica 'White Van Vilet'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
White Van Vliet Dutch Iris highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Spacing
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones 3 - 8
Dreamy and elegant, the White Van Vliet Dutch Iris (Iris hollandica 'White Van Vilet') is a beautiful white orchid-like bloom with a colorful splash of yellow on its lower petals! Held on strong slender stems. These lovely spring ephemerals shine in the garden!
Growing from bulbs, unlike other Iris that grow from rhizomes, Dutch Iris grow in a similar form with upright grass-like green blades and in gradually expanding clumps. These perennial bulbs fill your landscape with fresh color and a light perfume without all the work!
White Van Vliet are more cold-hardy than other Dutch Iris, growing perennially throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 8! That means all growers can enjoy these bulbs as indoor forced decorations in the winter, as perennial and annual container accents, and as fresh seasonal color outdoors!
Planting and Application:
These white Iris grow taller than others too! Reaching 20-28 inches when in bloom, the slender stems hold the butterfly-like blossoms aloft for pollinators and amaze you with their brilliant white petals floating in the middle to back border of your landscape beds.
These Dutch Iris are also tall thrillers in your seasonal planters on your porch and patio, or in your cut flower bouquets! The white hue mixes and accentuates every other spring flower for a mixture of fragrance and beauty!
White Van Vliet Dutch Iris lights up the rock garden, highlights Cottage borders and mixed perennial beds, and is a tall backdrop for other spring ephemerals in your bulb garden or pollinator garden!
- Bright White Blooms With Yellow Accents
- Vertical Strappy Grass-Like Leaves
- Lightly Fragrant & Great For Bouquets
- Pollinators & Container Garden-Friendly
- Gorgeous Specimens & Focal Points, Groupings, Mass Plantings & Rows
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Dutch Iris should be planted in the fall in a sunny, well-drained location that won't become soggy, but remains moderately moist. Top-dress with a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch chips to help retain moisture and protect the bulbs (unlike other Irises that grow from rhizomes and like to be partially exposed.).
Every few years divide the bulb clumps and clean out any older, non-productive bulbs to maintain vigor. Deadhead the flowers after they fade, but keep the leaves to make food for the bulb. Prune away the foliage after it yellows to the ground.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Fast Growing in Fertile Well-Drained Soil
- Appreciates Mulched Beds & Regular Moisture
- Deadhead & Prune After Foliage Yellows
- Deer-Resistant
The White Van Vliet Dutch Iris lights up your spring in snowy white beauty! Order your own scented and easy-to-grow perennial bulbs from Nature Hills today! We will hold your order and ship these quality bulbs to your doorstep at the proper fall planting time based on your plant hardiness zone.