🌱 How to Divide Irises ~ Iris Care ~ Y Garden 🌱

How to Divide Bearded Irises ~ Iris Care ~ Y Garden

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[darrelalexander]

Good job! Years ago I had a friend who was an iris hybridizer. Here are a couple tips he gave me. Cut the fans in order to direct energy to the new roots. Also remove spent flowers so the plant doesn’t set seeds. He also suggested planting three rhizomes in a triangle for a better effect when they bloom. Happy planting!

[lisawalters]

Thank you so much. I remember when I was about 8yrs old, my mom had some irises in the back. I always cut them and watered them. One year I remember digging them up and spreading them out within that little strip of garden bed. How on earth did I know how to do that? My mom never worked in the garden. It was the only flowers we had. I remember being so happy that next year they bloomed! I guess that’s exactly when my love of flowers and gardens started. Thank you for finding that memory from your video here. I’m 64 now and I love to garden. But I have NO irises in my beds! What a shame. I bet I do next spring. Lol. God bless and have a great weekend. 💕👏🏻

[randyman]

As someone who has been dividing iris like crazy over the last 5 or 6 years. My tip is to always cut them about 6 inches above ground before you start dividing them, it makes it a lot easier to work with and less overwhelming.

[robinyasinow]

Thanks for such a detailed, easy-to-understand tutorial. I appreciate that you showed multiple examples of what to keep and what to discard.

[melissameltsch]

I needed this video and it couldn't have come at a better time. I have a patch of iris and they so need dividing. Thank you once again for the most detailed explanation on how to do this. I now feel confident to do this. Take care!

[JRNurse]

I just divided mine a few weeks ago. I had never heard about the 7 leaves...good to know. I just planted these a year ago and had plenty to divide and share with some friends. It cost me about $11 to mail and I used an ice pick to punch holes all over the boxes I shipped them in. Before I shipped them, I removed all the dirt and soaked them for a couple of hours in a 10:1 bleach solution. I let them air dry on a covered patio. I’m hoping they will grow for my friends because I enjoyed them so much this Spring! Oh, I also threw away the mother rhizome. Those I replanted have taken hold very quickly. I had to go back and add a little more soil (Purchased) in areas where the roots were exposed from settling in. Make sure you water too! In zone 7a, the first bloom came on my birthday in mid-April.

[cindydunn]

I didn't realize they needed to be exposed when planting. Good information.

[wendyperalta]

I loved the doggy part at the end! Wasn't expecting it.

[RumoHasIt]

This video is perfect timing!! Thank you so much for the great information!

[derrongoodengardenandlifes]

Great job. Now I know the right way to do it. Thanks for this video😊😊🇨🇦

[MelindaFloyd-nl]

I've watched this video multiple times and now I'll try it on my own irises. Thank you for the very clear instructions. Love your channel and IG. So helpful!

[Raymond_Waller]

This is such a wonderful video! I live how you covered the process from beginning to end, and gave just the right amount of information without digressing. I can’t wait to watch your other videos. 🙏🏻

[purplethumb]

Your garden helper at the end is super cute!!! 🤣🥰

[cherigreen]

Mine need this I noticed they don't bloom anymore although the foliage looks good. Thanks for this!

[marysklebek]

Irises are easy to replant. Just remember - Duck on water - only roots ( feet ) in soil.

[itsmewende]

I inherited my mom's place about 15 yrs ago now, where I've been living since divorcing in '97. She planted Iris's here that I know most be 30 yrs old. Honestly they don't look like they've been divided ever to me, I've never divided them. Thinking it's about time, they too are blocked more now because of a tree over the yrs. Great tip about when to do it too. Always love seeing Mischa at the ready to help, and what a smarty pants.

[kerrydibiasio]

Thank you for this!! I never even paid attention to dividing mine. Now I will.

[michelleh]

Got some iris from my neighbor this spring. Bearded and Siberian. Eager to see what happens next year!

[elmaelmar]

OH this was very helpful!! I need to divide mine!! Cute sweet puppy!!!

[lindahollander]

This was the best information about irises I have seen