Tips for Planting Iris Plants
No matter what type of Iris plants you intend plant, planting iris
plants is a great choice for any garden. You have your choice of many
different varieties such as bearded Iris, Dalmation Iris, White Flag
Iris, and Florentine Iris, just to name a few.
When planting iris plants, when to plant, how tall they grow, what
conditions are best depend on the specific iris you choose. Therefore,
when determining what type of iris you wish to plant in your garden,
you should consider how tall the plant will grow. For example, the
miniature Dwarf Bearded Iris will start at just six inches, while
varieties of the Siberian Iris will grow anywhere from two to four feet
tall.
Planting Iris Plants
Your iris will come in one of two forms rhizome or bulb. Planting iris
plants should be done in the late summer or early fall season. Your
want your bulb or rhizome to establish itself prior to the winter
season. It is suggested that, when planting iris plants, that you do so
about four to six week before the first frost.
Iris plants thrive best in a well drained planting area that receives
at least six to twelve hours of daylight each day. Of course, again,
this depends on the type of plant when planting iris plants. Some
plants will require six hours a day and others will require more. For
example, the varieties of Bearded Iris plants will require at least a
half a day of sunlight to thrive. If you plant your Iris in an area
with a lot of shade, the plant itself will grow, but it will lack any
flowers. You want to choose an area that is free of standing water and
promotes great circulation of the air.
Once you have picked out the prime spot for planting iris plants, you
need to prepare the soil. You want to make sure you prepare the soil in
such a way that is beneficial to your iris. This means you should
cultivate the soil in that area about ten to twelve inches deep, even
though your bulbs or rhizome will not be planted that deep. When
planting iris plants, bulbs should be planted three feet deep and
rhizomes should be planted on the surface or just below it. If you are
planting several irises in the same area, give the plants about twelve
to twenty-four inches of space between each one.
Blooming
After planting Iris plants, you may be excited to see your flower and
its beautiful blooms. However, depending on what type of Iris you
decide to plant, you can expect to wait until between March and June to
see the first signs of blooms.
General Tips
Planting Iris plants is a fun and very rewarding option. However, make
sure you keep your flowers healthy by removing any foilage that is
limp, diseased, or brown. Avoid over feeding or over watering your iris
plants. This can cause Soft Bacterial Rot and fungal leaf spot. |
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