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- Q.Bearded Irises; Also, How Often To Feed Azaleas And Other Flowering Shrubs In The Summer - I have many bearded irises which need digging up and replanting. How early after blooming can I safely dig ...
- Q.Planting Iris - what kind of soil and I pulled some up that were spreading so should I split them and take off ...
- Q.Iris Changing Colors - Hello, I gave my friend, Susan, yellow Iris about 7 years ago. They have been blooming beautifully around her tree ...
- Q.Iris Root Rot - I have an area in my yard where I have started an iris bed. It is along a fence ...
- Q.Iris - I recently dug up some Iris that were not blooming. I have not replanted them. How long can I keep ...
- Q.Irises - I have some purple iris and some yellow iris. This year the yellow ones blossomed nicely. The leaves ...
- Q.Transplanting Irises - My niece is moving to a new home in a few days. She wants to move several irises to her ...
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mfn30 on
May 22, 2017
Paramus, New Jersey 07652, zone 7Q.bearded irises; also, how often to feed azaleas and other flowering shrubs in the summer
I have many bearded irises which need digging up and replanting. How early after blooming can I safely dig them up and replant them? Also, what should I add to the soil when I replant them? (I live in north New Jersey.) On azaleas, my bushes have a moldy look on many branches. There are still some branches which still look alive, but for the most part, the shrub looks like it is dying. I went to a local nursery, and they told me I might try spraying with insecticidal soap to save them? Is this correct? As to my healthy azaleas, how often should I feed them in the summer? Thank you
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 23, 2017A.These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/divide-bearded-irises.htm
This sounds like Azalea Bark Scale.
This article will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azalea-bark-scale.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
June 2, 2017Q.planting iris
what kind of soil and I pulled some up that were spreading so should I split them and take off the flowers or leave the flowers on
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 3, 2017A.These articles will help you with your Iris gardening!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/iris-plant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/dividing-transplanting-iris.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/storing-iris-rhizomes.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
sheppy on
June 8, 2017
60091Q.Iris changing colors
Hello, I gave my friend, Susan, yellow Iris about 7 years ago. They have been blooming beautifully around her tree every year since. This year something very strange happened, the Iris are blooming purple. Would you have an explanation for this change of color? Thank you, Adrienne sheppy3579@aol.com
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 10, 2017A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/why-an-iris-changes-color.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
JaniceO on
June 12, 2017
Zone 6BQ.iris root rot
I have an area in my yard where I have started an iris bed. It is along a fence where the dogs liked to run and do their business. I planted several hybrid iris last fall and put a border fence around it to keep the dogs out. However, I have now lost 2 plants to root rot. I read the articles on your site but now that I have it how do I get it out of the soil or should I move my iris bed to another location. I have several more iris ordered to plant this fall and don't know now if I should put them in the same bed or not. Suggestions?
- Answered by
ellie13232 on
June 12, 2017A.Most iris need good drainage and don't do well if water is slow to drain. If the rot is associated with the watering schedule then adjusting the soil to drain better and making sure you don't over water should solve the problem. You may want to bring the rotted iris into your local nursery or Farm Bureau to be sure it is not a soil borne organism. If it is caused by a plant pathogen you should probably plant in a different location, or follow the nursery or farm bureaus recommendation to treat the area.
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Marilynn on
June 14, 2017
73044 Zone 7Q.Iris
I recently dug up some Iris that were not blooming. I have not replanted them. How long can I keep the Iris out of the ground? I have bought Iris before and they were all dried out and looked like they were dead. I planted them anyway and they grew. So that is why I want to know how long I can keep them before planting.
- Answered by
ellie13232 on
June 15, 2017A.Generally one keeps them out of the ground for only a few days. If they are going into a new area dislodge the soil and cut back the tops. Place them in a shady area for a few days and transplant when you have time. While iris can survive a considerable amount of time out of the ground up to two weeks, sooner is better as it is less stressful for the plant and you have a higher chance of survival. Enjoy your iris.
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photojenick on
June 23, 2017
48187Q.Irises
I have some purple iris and some yellow iris. This year the yellow ones blossomed nicely. The leaves are there and in good appearances, however, no sign of any blossoms. What can the reason be? What can I do to have some purple irises next season?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 26, 2017A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/iris-plants-not-flowering.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
August 3, 2017Q.Transplanting irises
My niece is moving to a new home in a few days. She wants to move several irises to her new home, but may not be able to transplant them the same day as she digs them up at her current home due to moving activities. Should she keep them in newspaper and water the rhizomes every day? Or should she put them in pots with dirt for a few days until she is able to transplant? These are irises around 30 years old, with huge yellow blooms; she really wants to save them. Any advice, especially with this heat?
Answered by
nikki-phipps on
August 3, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Actually summer is a good time to lift the Iris plants!
Remove any dried part of the rhizomes and cut the leaves to about a 6 inch fan. Place them in a box or plastic bin and cover with a few inches of peat moss. Keep them out of direct sun until you are ready to plant. Try to plant by Sept and water them in so them can become established before cold and winter arrives. Keep them from heat and water while they are stored. No need to water!
Here are some links with more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/dividing-transplanting-iris.htm
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