Do not bury deep your Iris rhizomes too deep. They have been eating my plants including the Iris rhizomes, to deter them from eating my newly planted Iris I put some of this under and around the rhizome. Note: I have been battling voles this year.
Plant your Iris rhizomes in the soil making sure to keep them close to the surface. The best time to fertilize Iris is after bloom since that is when they are replenishing the rhizome for the next season. Remember, unless your soil is very depleted you most likely do not need to add it at planting time. Many times it contains bone meal and that attracts them to dig.
NOTE: If you struggle with varmints digging up things in your garden then skip adding any fertilizer. If you must use a fertilizer I recommend this one Rainfall or watering will deliver the fertilizer where it needs to go if it is stirred into the soil. If so then stir the fertilizer into the soil, mixing it in lightly. Don’t just place it in the hole. Yet some folks prefer to add fertilizer when they plant. The rhizome should have plenty of stored energy so adding fertilizer is not necessary and my soil is well amended each year with compost. I do not typically fertilize when planting my Iris. Remove weeds and other debris, then loosen the soil around the area you will be planting the new Iris rhizomes. This is m y favorite tool for digging and planting Iris.
They can drain off easily while the other plants get all that water. Note: You can plant them with other plants that like more water by planting them on a small hill of soil so they are elevated. Iris can withstand drought but not soggy feet. Most recommend planting your Iris bulbs in a dedicated bed or area but I confess to planting them in my flower beds and borders with other plants. They can tolerate less than half a day’s worth but it’s not ideal and they won’t bloom well if you don’t give them enough light.
#Planting iris full
The best place for irises is in full sun, with at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. This is also the time that you would dig up and divide the Iris currently growing in your garden. This gives most gardeners the chance to get them in the ground so the rhizomes can settle in and start rooting before a hard freeze. and that is for a very good reason. The best time to plant iris is in late summer through early fall Iris are usually shipped from growers in August and September in the U.S. If you make a purchase after clicking a link I may make a small commission at no cost to you.
#Planting iris how to
So here you go, How to plant iris correctly yet easily! I am reminded when I give some to a friend and they end up killing them because they really did not know the right way to plant Iris bulbs and I failed to tell them.īearded Iris are winter hardy in zones 3-9, so most everyone can grow them with success! Sometimes I forget that not everyone knows the ins and out of planting and caring for different plants. If you are more of a video person you will find one at the end of this post.
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