I have a large bed of Iris that are not putting flowers. I don't think they get enough Sun and it is to wet. I am in Oklahoma where the weather is pretty inconsistent. I want to transplant the Iris now. Will it harm themselves?
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/dividing-transplanting-iris.htm
my miniature irises are about 18 ' tall, but have had very few blooms of late, and lots of green. They grow from bulbs, not rhizomes. Can I dig them up and separate then now, give some away, or do I have to wait til summer? I know how to do it, I just don't know when. Thanks.
Summertime is best, regardless what type of iris you have, after they've finished blooming. These articles may help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/dividing-transplanting-iris.htm
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Have Iris in a border very close to edge have never flowered ?nor my camellia forms buds then does not flower.Are they in the wrong place!suggestions please?
Check the growing conditions needed from the links below.
How much sunlight do they receive?
Is the soil well draining?
High nitrogen levels can cause lots of green leaves and inhibit flowering.
A soil test can help you determine if soil amendments are needed.
These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/iris-plants-not-flowering.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/too-much-nitrogen-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm
Had these iris for years. Have never seen anything like if. Recently transplanted from another location and we've had a lot of rain although my other varieties aren't doing this.
The weakened flower stems could be due to the transplant.
It can be sign of the plants needing to be divided though my research shows many gardeners list heavy rain and wet soil as conditions that also can cause this issue.
Hi, I have a variety of maroon irises that are mixed in with the lavender and dark purple irises. The purple irises bloom fine and look great, but the maroon ones always fall over. It's as if their stalks are too thin to support the flowers. Do they need to be planted deeper than then purple ones? I typically just lay the roots at the surface. Or is it just a weak variety? Any feedback welcome. Thanks!
It certainly can be due to a weakened variety.
I have had a few complaints of this issue this spring and we suspect cool rainy weather may be a cause also.
Iris are typically planted 12 to 24 inches apart and 4 inches deep.
Day lilies were taking over our flower beds, and I digging them out, we also had to dig up some iris because the day lilies had encroached in them. My question, Can put the dug up iris in water until I can get the replanted tomorrow?
Day lilies were taking over our flower beds, and I digging them out, we also had to dig up some iris because the day lilies had encroached in them. My question, Can put the dug up iris in water until I can get the replanted tomorrow?
Should I cut off the old blooms when the Japanese Iris is done blooming?
Yes, you can remove the spent flowers from the plants.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/growing-japanese-iris-plants.htm