REBLOOMING IRIS

KBURNS · Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 1 Location: PA (Zone 5)

I HAVE SEVERAL REBLOOMING IRIS....THIS IS MY FIRST YEAR....THEY HAVE JUST FINISHED THEIR 1ST BLOOM CYCLE...HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF IT FROM HERE....DO I DEAD HEAD??...WHAT DO I DO TO GET SOME MORE BLOOMS?? Rolling Eyes

emiller · Joined: 17 Jun 2007 Posts: 1 Location: MD (Zone 7)

please let me know about how to have the iris to put on more blooms after 1st time Rolling Eyes

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EWigginton · Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 22 Location: TX (Zone 8)

I always remove the entire stem on which the irises have bloomed. I cut them right after they're finished because I think they are unsightly after blooming. Reblooming irises don't rebloom until 2 to 6 months after the first bloom, so be patient. I had one rebloom this week, and last year I had some rebloom in Nov. (I'm in zone Cool

Also, don't expect the rebloom to be as prolific as the first bloom. You will probably only get one or two stems per plant.

I assume you know that only the varieties bred for reblooming will do so.

Hope that helps.

Ellen

JJoseph · Joined: 14 Apr 2009 Posts: 1 Location: LA (Zone 9)

I have some reblooming bearded iris's. I live in zone 9. They looked shabby, what is the best soil or fertilizer for them?? any advice.. thanks Jay

EWigginton · Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 22 Location: TX (Zone 8)

I live in zone 8. You didn't say if they are new plants or existing. If new, you may have planted them too deeply. They need to be planted shallow--1 inch or so, just enough to cover the rhizome. Also you may be watering too much. you'll know this if they are yellowing. hope this helps