Re: Dividing Iris
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- Subject: Re: Dividing Iris
- From: J* I* J* <j*@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Jul 1997 19:30:40 -0600 (MDT)
KaIiedra@aol.com wrote:
>
> I need to divide my irises and I'm wondering if now would be an ok time to
> divide them? they are finished blooming and I don't want to wait too long and
> lose blooms next summer. I'm in zone 5 . Thanks
>
Kali~
The best answer to this question is to say, "find some LOCAL iris
growers and ask them for advice". That being said, the following are
some general guidelines:
Irises need time to rebuild strength after they bloom. The "rule of
thumb" used by most irisiarians is to wait two MONTHS after bloom. The
other end of the equation is that the irises need enough time to
re-establish their root systems after transplating - also generally 6-8
weeks before the first hard frost.
So apply those general guidelines to your individual environment and
decide how long you want to (or can) leave them in the ground and still
leave them enough time to re-establish.
Realize of course that no matter what you, do not every rz will bloom
next spring.
You might also want to modify you schedule so you don't have to dig in
the hottest part of the summer, but that is not necessarily the best
thing for your iris.
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Fremont CA, USDA zone 8/9 (coastal, bay)
Max high 95F/35C, Min Low 28F/-2C average 10 days each
Heavy clay base for my raised beds.
