Bearded Iris. Bearded Iris bulbs and plants may be tall bearded iris or dwarf bearded iris. Bearded Iris flowers are very popular both as garden plants and cut flowers. Bearded Iris Bulbs are for sale by mail order and bearded iris care and planting is not difficult given a well drained soil and a sunny position. Bearded Iris come in many colors including purple, yellow and white.
Bearded Iris do require some care, mainly dividing every 2-3 years. Division of bearded iris helps prevent overcrowding, and reduces the incidence of rot and borer damage.
How to divide Bearded Iris Plants
Use a garden fork to dig around and lift the bearded iris tubers. Trim foliage back to 6 inches.
Divide bearded iris tubers using sharp secateurs or knife.
Discard any rotted or shriveled tubers.
Replant in soil that has been replenished with well rotted organic compost.
How to plant Bearded Iris
Remember that bearded iris do not like to kept wet, so a well drained position is best.
Dig in well rotted compost.
Bearded Iris tubers should be planted with the tuber at the surface, NOT BURIED.
Water the area well, spread the roots and cover the roots and the lower part of the Bearded Iris Tuber with soil.
Do not mulch Bearded Iris Tubers, they tend to rot.
Water well and keep moist until new growth appears.
Bearded Iris Bulbs and Tubers for sale - Bearded Iris Nurseries
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