The Timeless Elegance of Bearded Iris in Your Garden

The Bearded Iris, known scientifically as Iris germanica, is a perennial plant renowned for its stunning and intricate blooms. It is characterized by its ruffled petals and a distinctive "beard" on its falls (the lower petals).

Bearded irises typically have large, showy flowers with six petals: three upright petals called standards and three drooping petals called falls. The falls often have a fuzzy or hairy texture (the "beard") near their centers. The plant has sword-shaped leaves that grow in a fan-like arrangement.

Bearded Irises are perfect for borders due to their height and stunning blooms – typically planted in the middle or back of the border due to their height. Combine Bearded Irises with other perennials like daylilies, peonies, and lupines to extend the blooming season and add varied textures.

Mass plantings can make a bold statement and are especially effective in large garden spaces.

The bearded iris bulbs are easy to plant and can spread rather quickly

How to Grow and Care for Bearded Iris for Vibrant Blooms

They need to be planted in late summer or early fall. The Bearded Iris is like a sunny spot with at least six hours of full sun to help keep the rhizomes dry. It's best to plant them about 16-18 inches apart for good air circulation. They do not need mulching because constant moisture will rot the rhizomes. To preserve the plant's energy, remove the seed pod that forms after they have bloomed. To ensure a healthier plant, prune back the foliage in the fall.

They should be divided every three to four years in late summer if they are thickly clustered. Rhizomes, their root structure, can die off as new ones form to cause crowding and slow the blooms from forming. Dividing them will give the plants new ground for growth.

Bearded Iris A Low-Maintenance Perennial for Stunning Landscapes

To divide Bearded Iris, use a garden spade or fork, carefully lifting them out of the soil to avoid damaging the rhizomes. Slowly pull the plants apart using your hands while examining them for dead or damaged rhizomes. Use a knife to separate baby rhizomes from the parent, ensuring the knife has been sanitized with ten percent bleach water between cuts. Discard any damaged or diseased plant parts. Replant, fanning the roots and leaving a portion of the rhizome exposed. Put the plants about 12 to 18 inches apart, clipping the tops to 4 to 6 inches.

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Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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Bearded Iris

Bearded Iris

The Timeless Elegance of Bearded Iris in Your Garden

How to Grow and Care for Bearded Iris for Vibrant Blooms

Bearded Iris A Low-Maintenance Perennial for Stunning Landscapes

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

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