When to Plant Iris Bulbs
When to Plant Iris Bulbs. Iris is an easy-to-grow perennial. Flowers grow on slender stems with green dagger leaves. Iris bloom in rainbow colors from white or yellow to maroon and purple. Over 200 varieties ranging from 4 inches to 5 feet tall reward gardeners with years of blooms.
Iris is an easy-to-grow perennial. Flowers grow on slender stems with green dagger leaves. Iris bloom in rainbow colors from white or yellow to maroon and purple. Over 200 varieties ranging from 4 inches to 5 feet tall reward gardeners with years of blooms.
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Plant iris in a sunny area. Six or more sunny hours a day is ideal.
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Plant in well-drained soil to prevent bulb or root rot. Iris will tolerate a wide range of soil such as sand, clay or loam that has no standing water.
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Plant new iris when they are dormant or not growing. Best planting seasons are summer and autumn for spring-blooming flowers.
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Divide overgrown iris beds into smaller clumps or individual iris in spring before leaves and flowers mature. Plant the divisions immediately for summer growth.
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When a friend gives you sprouting iris bulbs or tubers, plant them immediately, no matter the season. They are growing and need soil.
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Most iris plants are low maintenance. Watch for signs of slugs or pests. Divide crowded iris beds to spread the colorful blooms.
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