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- Q.Transplanting Iris Rhizomes - Should iris rhizomes be mulched?
- Q.Cutting Back - Should ever green Non-Bulbous Irises be cut back and if so when should it be done. Thank You.
- Q.Irises - When I dig up and cut the irises can I store them somewhere for a few months, or do they ...
- Q.Irisis Removing Dead Leaves - I live in Puyallup Washington. I have Iris. They bloomed and then the leaves died. This last ...
- Q.Water Iris - What kind of soil do I use when re-potting Water Iris? Can I buy the soil at The Home Depot ...
- Q.A Flower - I remember reading about a flower that grew wild along the roads in England. It was called Gladwins, but I ...
- Q.Transplanting Iris - I read the article on transplanting irises. Quite helpful. However, it says the best time to separate them ...
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Hgdevore on
September 28, 2017
Mtn. Home, Arkansas 72653Q.Transplanting iris rhizomes
Should iris rhizomes be mulched?
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
September 28, 2017A.The point of winter mulching is to prevent freeze and thaw cycles which can heave the rhizomes. So if you live in a climate of on and off freezing temperatures, wait until the ground freezes (Dec/Jan depending on location) and then cover with a few inches of mulch. You are trying to prevent a warm day or sunlight from thawing the soil and rhizome. In spring, remove the mulch.
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Anonymous on
October 23, 2017Q.cutting back
Should ever green Non-Bulbous Irises be cut back and if so when should it be done. Thank You.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 23, 2017A.Cooler temperatures can cause browning leaves and you can cut these out in spring.
Little maintenance is needed except a light fertilizer application in spring and summer.
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Dlemmon on
November 5, 2017
Prospect,pa 16052Q.Irises
When I dig up and cut the irises can I store them somewhere for a few months, or do they have to go right back in the ground?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 5, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can store them relatively easily. This article will explain in detail how you do this: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/storing-iris-rhizomes.htm
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Kathe Vasquez on
November 26, 2017
Puyallup, WashingtonQ.Irisis removing dead leaves
I live in Puyallup Washington. I have Iris. They bloomed and then the leaves died. This last weekend I removed all the dead leaves. But I now see the buds coming up and I am wondering if I should have left the dead leaves to protect the buds in the cold winter with the snow coming.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 26, 2017
Certified ExpertA.It was probably not the best idea to cut the leaves all of the way down. There is a good chance that they will still survive, as they are pretty resilient, but the proper way to store these can be found Here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/storing-iris-rhizomes.htm
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Raylan8 on
December 5, 2017
Rancho Mirage, CaQ.Water Iris
What kind of soil do I use when re-potting Water Iris? Can I buy the soil at The Home Depot or Lowes Garden department? I re-potted Iris last year using "Potting Soil" but every one of them died. I also put Iris clumps that I divided tucked around some boulders and rocks around the pond and they all lived.
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BushDoctor on
December 5, 2017
Certified ExpertA.It is less about the soil, and more about keeping the pot and soil completely or close to completely wet at all times. This can pose a problem for container plants, so Peroxide will become your best ally in preventing infection to your plants. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/water-iris-plant-care.htm
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carolkennedy on
December 10, 2017Q.A flower
I remember reading about a flower that grew wild along the roads in England. It was called Gladwins, but I cannot find any such flower listed anywhere. Do you know of any such flower?
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
December 10, 2017A.I hope this is what you are looking for: Stinking iris, aka gladdon, gladwin and others. A perennial with glossy, rich green leaves and small, yellow-tinged, purple flowers followed by large pods opening to show bright orange-red seeds, persisting into winter. Height and spread 40cm (16in). (from RHS.org)
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Anonymous on
January 29, 2018Q.transplanting iris
I read the article on transplanting irises. Quite helpful. However, it says the best time to separate them and transplant is in the summer when they're through blooming. Mine are sort of out of control. Heaving up from ground,etc. I live in California and it's the end of January. OK to transplant now? I'm afraid they won't bloom in their current state.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 29, 2018A.These links will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/storing-iris-rhizomes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/dividing-transplanting-iris.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/planting-dutch-english-and-spanish-irises.htmWas this answer useful?00
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