Iris Germanica, Reblooming Iris, Tall Bearded Iris, Midseason Irises

Bearded Iris roots will arrive with the foliage trimmed from the 2021 season's growth and starting to turn brown. The foliage can be trimmed when you plant, but leave at least a few inches of old foliage on the rhizome. Build up a small pile of well-drained soil in the center of the planting hole. Center the rhizome in the pile, roots down, and then bury it about three forths, leaving the top exposed. The tops of the rhizomes should be visible; be sure to spread the roots out below the soil. Planting Bearded Iris too deeply may result in few or no flowers. Firm the soil around the roots and water thoroughly to remove any air pockets in the soil and gives Iris a better chance of strong growth. Bearded Iris Light Preference: Full Sun, Partial Sun Bearded Iris Blooms: Late Spring, Early Fall. Mid-spring blooms are followed by another late summer bloom for two rounds of colorful flowers.

Bearded Iris is Easy to Grow and Deer Resistant. Bearded Iris Height: 2-4 feet Bearded Iris Spacing: 12-24 inches apart, planting too close together results in poor flowering. Bearded Iris Hardiness Zones: 3-10 Reblooming Iris should be fertilized in the spring as new growth begins, and after spring flowering ends. If you fertilize, apply ½ cup of 5-10-10 fertilizer per Iris clump after flowering. Fertilizers can burn the rhizomes; they should be applied around but not directly on them.