How to divide bearded irises video

How do you split bearded irises?
What is the best time to divide irises?
When should you divide bearded irises?
Can you transplant irises in the spring?
How do you dig up irises and replant?
Should I deadhead irises?
When can you dig up iris bulbs and replant them?
Do irises multiply?
Which way do you plant bearded iris?
Why do my bearded iris fall over?
Can you plant bearded iris with roses?

How do you split bearded irises?

Dividing Bearded Iris

Iris are beautiful when in bloom, and need to be divided regularly to remain healthy and bloom well. ...
Lift clumps carefully to avoid damaging the rhizomes. ...
Separate lifted rhizomes by pulling them apart. ...
Trim leaves to reduce transpiration in the replanted sections. ...
Use a clean knife or shears to cut the rhizomes apart.

What is the best time to divide irises?

Divide at the right time of year, after flowering, when irises become dormant during late summer, reducing the chance of bacterial soft rot. Avoid dividing during winter when irises are trying to survive on stored energy in their rhizomes. Snip the leaf blades to about one third of their height.

When should you divide bearded irises?

The best time to divide irises is during late summer, usually anytime between July and the first of September. Carefully dig up your iris clumps with a spade shovel and gently lift each clump from the soil. Shake off the soil and rinse each rhizome with water.

Can you transplant irises in the spring?

Do not transplant iris in the spring. Wait until the foliage has died back in the summer before attempting to dig up and move your iris bulbs.

How do you dig up irises and replant?

Instructions

Dig up the Clump. Using a garden shovel, dig up the entire clump of iris. ...
Divide the Clump Into Sections. Shake off loose dirt, and divide the large clump into sections by tugging it apart with your hands. ...
Trim the Leaves. ...
Inspect the Rhizome Sections. ...
Prepare a Planting Hole. ...
Plant the Iris. ...
Caring for New Iris.

Should I deadhead irises?

Deadheading, or removing the old flowers, keeps the plants attractive and allows the leaves to collect energy for healthy root formation instead of setting seeds. Some irises may bloom twice a year if you deadhead properly. Break off the individual flowers on each flowering stem after they finish blooming.

When can you dig up iris bulbs and replant them?

The best time when to transplant iris is in the summer, after the iris have finished blooming, up until fall.

Do irises multiply?

Irises multiply readily by growing new rhizomes that mature quickly. Because they multiply so quickly, irises are easy to share. Every few years, irises should be divided just like daylilies to rejuvenate the plant.

Which way do you plant bearded iris?

Iris should be planted so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downward in the soil. In very light soils or in extremely hot climates, covering the rhizome with 1 inch of soil may be desirable. Firm the soil around each rhizome and then water to help settle the soil.

Why do my bearded iris fall over?

Iris also will fall over if they are growing in too much shade or if they have been over-fertilized with a high-nitrogen mix that will spur foliar growth at the expense of flower development. ... Wait until late July to carefully dig up the clump of rhizomes.

Can you plant bearded iris with roses?

Bearded irises grow from rhizomes, a modified stem that grows at or just below the soil surface. Rhizones are shallowly planted in the soil, so won't disturb rose roots. Irises make good rose companions because both plants need 6 to 8 hours of sun and well-drained soil.