If you want beautiful blooms from your bearded irises in the spring, these late summer maintenance tasks are key. Luckily, ...

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Question: I have mature bearded, Siberian and Japanese irises in the garden at the older house we bought this year. These have all finished blooming. How do I best care for them now through the ...

Learn about planting iris rhizomes and growing iris flowers. We explain how to care for irises including bearded irises, and their soil, water, sun needs.

They are outstanding cut flowers, and with a little care put on spectacular displays. Blooming once in late spring and early summer, bearded iris only demand two things.

Irises are essential spring and early summer flowers that are grown from bulbs, offsets and rhizomes in a bewildering number of forms. They have six petals – three upright and three that curve ...

Answer: Tall bearded irises, the most commonly grown garden irises, are justly popular because of the varied colors and delicate beauty of the blossoms coupled with the easy care of the plants.

Planting guide: When to plant iris bulbs IRIS flowers are simple yet beautiful flowers that come in a vast array of colours. When should I plant iris bulbs?

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The Care and Feeding Of Cut Flowers Most cut flowers should last a week in the vase, and some, like Asiatic lilies, chrysanthemums, and high-quality roses, will last longer.