Watering, fertilizing, overwintering and more

How often should a bearded iris be poured?

If a bearded iris is planted outdoors, it usually does not necessarily have to be additionally watered. However, this should be done before planting Variety selection be respected. While the Japanese swampIris can thrive well on moist soil, the dwarf beard iris feels at home in a dry location in the rock garden.

What should be considered when transplanting a bearded iris?

Basically, planting or transplanting should be carried out in such a way that the roots do not air dry for too long. Many bearded iris varieties thrive particularly well in deep, permeable soil. If specimens that are rotten to bloom are replanted for rejuvenation, they should be shortened at the roots and leaves. After planting, you should water the plants well so that the roots are equally well enclosed by the soil. Most bearded iris varieties love sunny locations where they are not too crowded by other plants.

When and how can a bearded iris be cut?

Bearded iris flowers or leaves do not necessarily have to be cut. But it can happen that the bearded iris becomes blooming lazy in one location after several years. Then the rhizomes are in late summer or after flowering carefully dug up and divided:

• cut off old parts of the rhizome
• Divide young rhizomes into several pieces
• also shorten the leaves significantly for renewed growth

Which pests can harm a bearded iris?

With some iris varieties, snails or voles can become a problem, which can be countered with the usual methods. Severe aphid infestation can be washed off with a sharp jet of water or fought with beneficial insects.

How can bearded iris be protected from disease?

With regular fertilization and a suitable location, plant health is usually strengthened in such a way that diseases rarely occur. If viral diseases actually occur, the infected plants should be removed quickly and taken over Organic waste be disposed of.

How is a bearded iris optimally fertilized?

When replanting bearded iris varieties, the soil can be filled with ripe compost as Slow release fertilizer be enriched. Large-flowered varieties should then be supplied with mineral fertilizer at least once a year in spring.

What should be considered when wintering a bearded iris?

Bearded irises do not need special winter protection in the open-air bed, but specimens in pots should be positioned under a rain cover if possible, as otherwise there is a risk of moisture damage.