Related Article:How to Divide and Transplant Iris Bulbs Understanding Iris Bulbs Iris bulbs are an essential part of these beautiful flowers, playing a crucial role in their growth and the development of stunning blooms in a rainbow of colors. In this section, you’ll learn more about iris bul...
If you wait until fall to divide your daylilies you will want to cut the foliage back to 5” above ground, in a fan shape similar to how you divide Bearded Iris. If you decide to divide your daylilies in summer after they bloom, be sure to provide plenty of water after you re-...
Plant Dutch iris bulbs at intervals of 4 to 6 inches apart or a maximum of eight bulbs per square foot to avoid the need to dig and divide more than once every few years. Water the iris bulbs well at planting time, and maintain evenly moist but not soaking wet soil around the bulbs ...
How to Grow Irises can be started from true seed, rhizomes, or bulbs and spread easily by clump. Do not expect blooms to be particularly prolific during an iris’ first year or two, as they often take a while to establish. Althoughirises are generally considered easy to grow, they do ha...
The agapanthus, also known as the lily of the Nile or African lily, is a perennial that originated in South Africa. Agapanthus forms large clumps of bulbs that eventually produce dense stands of colorful flowers. They are often used for borders, containe
Over time, this plant will form large, tight grouping of foliage and flowers, and can grow up to 34 inches in height. You only need to divide the plants when they become overly compact or show signs of decline in growth. These tend to bloom after the tall bearded iris and are suitable...
Read our tips for growing colorful blooming perennials including tulips, peonies, irises, dahlias and gladioli that grow from bulbs, tubers, rhizomes, and corms in which they store their own nutrients.
s thoughts have started turning in more of a fall direction. I could hardly believe it when I realized Holland Bulb Farms would be getting theirbearded irisinventory within the next week. Being the first of the fall bulbs to show up on their docks, the arrival of bearded iris rhizomes ...
to have your lot terraced, have the construction completed first so that your garden doesn't get squashed by equipment. If you can't afford the terrace yet, grow grass in its place, surround it with a flowerbed of annuals, and plant starter perennials to divide later. Quick projects such...
Spring flowering bulbs can be potted up to give you an early bloom indoors, however the flowers may also bring with them a bad case of Spring Fever. The Bulb Forcing Process The best containers for forcing bulbs are Azalea pots or bulb pans. Azalea pots are 3/4 of the height of ...