How to Plant Iris Correctly for Long Term Success

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4 жыл бұрын

Are you wondering how to plant irises correctly so they thrive for years to come? Catherine, Horticulturist for Colorado Yard Care, demonstrates how to plant iris rhizomes at the correct depth so you get an abundance of flowers, not just leaves! Not only does she cover how deep to plant irises, but she discusses how to orient iris leaves when planting them, how to situate the roots for rapid establishment and common mistakes to avoid. This method works both for potted iris plants and bare root iris rhizomes. Use Catherine's techniques and you'll have a healthy iris plant and lots of flowers each growing season!

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@keeptrying5962 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to correct past iris-planting mistakes (in zone 8a, USA) and I've watched appr. 15 other videos re: irises. THIS ONE is the most helpful, educational so far. Thank you so much, this video is very appreciated.

@charlescoker7752 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in Zone 8 a. Does it matter what month you replant?

@keeptrying5962 2 жыл бұрын

@@charlescoker7752 The sources I buy from online, usually begin shipping in July (suggesting we plant them July-September to let the roots get well-underway before colder weather). THAT SAID, I have planted at this time of the year in the past (and will again now). I've had some of those (Spring planted) bloom by the end of the season, others did not. The worst thing I had been doing was planting the rhizomes too low. I've had better luck since I stopped doing that.

@Strawild 2 жыл бұрын

I’m caring for my mothers (she passed) and this helped me so much.

@japanhouserestaurant4918 Жыл бұрын

How many hours sun require for growth iris?

@nhantai5081 Жыл бұрын

@@charlescoker7752 - spring time - early autumn

@htrfdes 3 жыл бұрын

In all my years of gardening, I finally had blooming yellow irises because I watched this video before planting last year! Thank-you! :)

@htrfdes 3 жыл бұрын

& they smelled GREAT!

@catherinemoravec1648 3 жыл бұрын

That is truly heartwarming. I am so thrilled you had success! Some irises have such great fragrance. I had a variegated one bloom this week and the blooms smelled like a delicious grape soda.

@pam6204 2 ай бұрын

Ah thank you for mentioning this! Now I will do this so I can have this toooooo.

@Townie001 Ай бұрын

You didn't say when

@janinegarropy8187 Ай бұрын

I’ve dug up iris bulbs and thrown them in the woods on either side of my yard. There are blooming iris in the woods on either side of my yard. You can’t kill them!

@deborahgross1045 Ай бұрын

That's what my mom says. She thinned hers one year and just threw some across the road at the edge of a cow field and sure enough they grew and flowered.

@danat3032 2 ай бұрын

I used this advice and have beautiful iris blooming and ones of new colors - I didn’t even know my yard had.

@sassyboy8979 3 жыл бұрын

My neighbor gave me some of her irises but I had no idea how to correctly plant them- until now. You were so informative, and the camera angle made it easy to see exactly how to do it. Thank you for this video!

@thomastadajewski2590 2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to replant all my iris plants tomorrow. Thank you for answering all my concerns in one very informative video.

@gaoyoude 2 жыл бұрын

One of the clearest and most helpful gardening videos I’ve seen- thanks!

@bookdear Жыл бұрын

I had a suspicion that the reason a few irises weren't blooming was because I planted them too deep, and your helpful video confirmed it. Thanks!

@bichitramondal3176 Жыл бұрын

I am Bichitra and from Balurghat, West Bengal, India. In this Subtropical region I have succeeded in growing Bearded iris under shade cloth. They are healthy. Thanks.

@lindaahlgrim1331 Жыл бұрын

I have grown iris for years. I would have separated the two iris, cut off the mother rhizome & cut the leaves into a fan shape to keep them from falling over. The one on the left looks like it is two iris. You do keep the top of the rhizome on top of the soil, make a little mound to put the roots in the ground & I also trim the roots a bit.

@Internetsboifriend Ай бұрын

Make a video.

@sharongauss9298 Ай бұрын

and no mulch

@cwoodard4062 4 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you,thank you, I planted my iris all wrong I never knew this . I will be watching your videos from now on.

@saronnpov2687 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video , thank you ! I planted mine last year as per your instruction and iris did well and bloomed 😁

@julieskillings8315 4 жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful video! I am getting irises from a friend, but have never planted them before. I now feel confident I can get them planted correctly. Thank you!!

@catherinemoravec1648 4 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful to you. Good luck with your new plants!

@user-zc9ce6dd2v Ай бұрын

I’m new to iris flowers …. This year I’m smitten & will get more! ❤

@donnasantamaria8317 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Catherine for the best tutorial I have found and for including fan orientation.

@susandavis5290 2 жыл бұрын

I have seed pods growing can these be planted?

@MarkRaymondLuce 2 жыл бұрын

It is September 17, 2021, and I will be planting irises in the morning and I wanted a KZfaq instruction video, and yours was the first result of my "how to plant iris bulbs" criteria and it will be the only one that I will need to look at. Your instructions are very simple, straightforward, informative, and very helpful! And because of your video I now know that what I had previouly referred to as bulbs are actually called rhizomes. I'm an American living in the eastern part of Austria right on the border with Slovakia and the climate here is pretty much the same as upstate New York where I am originally from, so right now is the perfect time for planting irises. I am now subscribed to you.

@brucehamrick9651 2 ай бұрын

I just bartered for about 50 Iris plants. Hoping that they will be successful for my 1st time! Thank you for the great instructions. I surely would have made mistakes if I hadn't viewed this. Thank you!!!

@Internetsboifriend Ай бұрын

When I see unique or different irises I don't have, I always want to ask the people if they want to trade for some of the different irises I grow.

@gregorystevens3683 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! My irises haven't bloomed in two years. So I will dig them up and follow your advice and try again.

@pamelaspooner7183 Ай бұрын

Iris need direct rays of the sun to bloom.

@katrinacrouch 2 жыл бұрын

Such a helpful video!! My irises aren’t doing well and it turns out it is because I planted them 100% wrong! Hahaha, I am so excited to replant and make them (and me) happy again

@nuvoflo 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve a huge planting of irises that I’ve added to over the years, but stilllearned a lot from your video. Thanks!

@charlottegillespie6809 Жыл бұрын

This was terrific! Thorough and excellent advice. I live in central Ohio. A friend gifted me with dozens of iris rhizomes she had dug up in her yard.....I am sharing them with the 20+ members of my garden club .......and will include this fine video of yours in my email to the group. Thank you so much!

@mikaelg5840 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Just purchased 3 potted iris today. Happy planting!!

@yossimeyer1887 2 жыл бұрын

I was just given an iris plant from a coworker and I just learned so much from this video!

@pamketron 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for. A friend gave me some iris rhizomes and I needed to know how to plant them. Great video. Thank you!

@user-uv6bk7wm2u 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you... from South Korea

@Jean-ni6of 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent demonstration. Thank you, I wouldn't have had any idea where to start. The iris is so beautiful I want to give it a go.

@roberthunter3387 2 жыл бұрын

Catherine, what an excellent video. Precisely the information I needed. You are a wonderful teacher, with very helpful visuals. I’ll be back. Thanks!

@soaringsavage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the detailed tutorial. It's difficult to find videos that really dive into understanding WHY.

@stuartwild2081 Жыл бұрын

Catherine this is one of the best explanatory Videos I have ever seen. I have just ordered 3 Bare Rooted Iris Yellowtail so I needed to find out the secrets to a successful planting before they arrive as these are the first, I have ever purchased. You have explained everything perfectly, I live in the North West of England County of Lancashire and we get more than our fair share of Rain plus Winter Snow & Frost. Thank You Very Much it's really appreciated.

@Attikisses 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. One of the best video's I've watched....very helpful.

@judycook4314 2 жыл бұрын

What a great, thorough tutorial. Thanks!

@amywoodward6037 Жыл бұрын

What a helpful video! I'm transplanting a little late in the season and have 0 iris experience but you've given them their best chance with your info! Thank you!

@emmasteward6071 9 ай бұрын

Did they bloom?!

@amywoodward6037 9 ай бұрын

@@emmasteward6071 no blooms this year, but the foliage is big and strong. I'm hopeful next year I'll have some flowers.

@mtngrammy6953 2 жыл бұрын

By far the best video on planting iris I have seen!! Living in the mountains of Colorado myself, my mainstay garden flower, besides native wild flowers, is a large array of iris. The advantage to this is that I get a great variety of various colors that bloom profusely and none of the wild critters eat them! (Definitely a problem for us mountain folk.). Thank you for such a good, clear explanation of the correct way to plant them.

@VeryMiley 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos/teaching sources on planting irises. I planted my first irises earlier this spring using various websites but now realize a few things I did incorrectly. Thanks very much!

@catherinemoravec1648 3 жыл бұрын

I’m very glad to hear this. Thank you!

@robertawestbrooks9531 9 ай бұрын

Iris was my very first plant given to me, and it has been my very favorite plant. ❤

@ulaw2711 3 жыл бұрын

I just love irises ❤ Thank you for amazing tutorial 🙂👍

@nicolemiller7022 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I watched another person a couple years ago and she did it a bit differently. Your method will be way more successful. Although my common sense led me to plant the rhizome at a slight angle, so I am glad that was a smart idea. Thanks so much.

@robinduke3184 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. This was so helpful. 😊

@viennagatewood3032 2 жыл бұрын

Iris is one of my top five favorite flowers This was excellent not too complex step-by-step

@mipueblo7042 4 жыл бұрын

That's really helpful. I've learnt a lot about planting. Thank you.

@catherinemoravec1648 4 жыл бұрын

Very glad it was helpful to you. :)

@valward4360 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you again Katherine. You are a WEALTH of great info on Irises!!

@catherinemoravec1648 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words. I appreciate it!

@Maggie-Gardener-Maker Ай бұрын

Hello from my homestead in northwest Florida! Thank you for this video! It was chocked full of helpful information on Irises! The ones I put in last year didn't come back this spring so I just bought a new pot of Irises and this video will be so very helpful to the success of these irises this year I am certain of it!

@betsybrowne4969 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks! I have a nice clump of neglected irises in my new location, so I appreciate this information very much!

@andrewfradale275 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! What a great tutorial, easy to follow along. 😎

@jennysanfilippo2105 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing me how to plant my Iris. I didn't know that I can have some that bloom earlier, & later, making a loner time to see them in bloom. Now, I'm going to get some more Iris that bloom at different time intervals.

@marcellacoblentz8433 Жыл бұрын

Best iris video ever!

@lindagarfield9415 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for explaining this method. I have lots of iris but never had any flower. I will go and dig them up and replant as suggested. Wish me luck and thanks again.🤞

@lasmaose-berzina5650 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I planted my irises yesterday. Mine rhizomes was twice shortly, hopefully that's enough to get them grow. But that's how I get them from nursery. Thanks again for video

@amyf8231 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Catherine, I know how to plant iris, jet hey are my favorite ! Just watched for th joy🤩

@junebarnes5470 3 жыл бұрын

What a great teacher

@sislertx Ай бұрын

This has been on my list of todos for 3 years now...thanks for reminding me..

@LVSpeedweLL Ай бұрын

Thank you! The Irises here at my new home need help and now I know what to do 💐

@dskim24 3 жыл бұрын

Surprisingly shallow depth! It looks like I could also just go by the start of the stalk/fan; so that maybe just a bit of white is _just_ starting to show before the dirt? BTW, Colorado, where I spent two summers in a music festival, is the most incredible place I have ever ever seen in terms of flowers and also wildflowers!

@lilagood1963 12 күн бұрын

I always leave a good part of the rhizome showing. They love the sun. Never a problem

@billginnj6595 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great information. I received iris in the mail yesterday. Today I'll plant them....

@catherinemoravec1648 4 жыл бұрын

Great! I hope they bring you lots of joy for many years to come.

@Sconzette 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for an awesome video! I love the way you explained in detail step by step that really helped thank you again for sharing!

@moirahouse7034 2 жыл бұрын

Wish there were a guide as good as this for other plants

@waltham1654 Жыл бұрын

Your video is very thorough and helpful. Thank you.

@susansemrow5370 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative, well-done video. Thank you!

@oceansoul3694 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this video! Thank you so much for all the wisdom you've shared. I live in eastern CO in zone 5a, and I have beautiful iris and a box full of rhizomes to plant tomorrow. I've learned a lot I didn't know...you're so generous with your knowledge and time, thank you!!

@yolandamoring2349 2 жыл бұрын

Great job and Thank you for going into great detail . I learned so much .

@charlenegriffis5900 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for excellent video on Irises. I learned a lot. I planted some near hot tub couple years ago and had no idea what I was doing. They're luckily doing fine. My grandson loves them and wants to take some back to FLA with him. I'll share your video with his Mom..have a blessed week. 💯❤️👍

@catherinemoravec1648 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's so wonderful to share them through the generations. I love to hear about this. :)

@pvw88 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This was extremely useful and educational!!!!

@saronnpov2687 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and instruction ! Thanks so much !

@AClark-bq6oc Ай бұрын

Excellent video; thank you!😁

@carenallen5841 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video. It helped a whole lot with understanding the concept of these plants.

@susansackrison3139 2 жыл бұрын

Hello fellow Coloradan. I love your video. Going to check my last fall plantings since I only had one flower this Spring.

@ninamoler1880 2 жыл бұрын

I have some unhappy irises overgrown by grass and plan to dig out and move them on our one reasonable day, temperature-wise, coming this weekend. Thank you so much and subscribed!

@melb3513 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, good explanation. Thank you

@spikedcolor 13 күн бұрын

So helpful, thanks!

@judyingram4846 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome directions. Thank you for sharing.❤️🥰❤️

@qweeknee4208 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for solving the Iris Mystery!

@tessmonro7102 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was an excellent video; succinct and clear.

@christineribone9351 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hadn't thought there was a method. There's so much more that needs to be addressed. 1. Should you break a rhizome apart to make them face in the same direction? 2 How far apart do you plant irises from each other? 3. . How many irises do you plant together to make an attractive cluster? 4. How do you know know when to divide them into a new grouping?? 5. How many years does it take for them to start blooming again after transplanting? If they don't bloom again what could be the cause? 6. Out of curiosity, where do the seeds come from? 7. Where does the flower emerge from?

@tinaknutsen 2 жыл бұрын

Christine Ribone; Answering your questions in order: 1. Which way you plant your rhizomes in the *long term* doesn’t make a difference. In the *short term* it does…..short term meaning straight away you would plant the fan leaves facing fanned out to the view you want to see them. (Like holding a set of playing cards that you are viewing fanned out and the rhizome would be your arm holding the cards in front) 2. Plant singly or in groups of 3 12”-24” apart depending on the iris’s rhizome size as their are various sizes and species. 3. Personally I think plant 3 groupings of 3 rhizomes planted 24 inches apart would look very nice if you have the space as they will fill in the area and should be divided every 3 to 5 years to keep reproducing and it’s also visually appealing to see a full area of irises than an area with bare spots…kinda starts to look like a dead area. 4) If your Irises have grown into a circle ⭕️ Pattern with a bare spot in the middle or an “s” pattern with bare spots - its time to divide as the rhizomes are overcrowding each other. If they haven’t been tended to they will start squeezing each other out and will stop producing flowers also they will have leaves. 5. Depending when you plant and your climate. I’m zone 8 and I get lots of rain, I also have 4 true seasons. If I plant early September the irises have time to settle into their new home and bloom in the spring. If planted early spring it is possible to get flowers, but most likely be the following spring. If your Iris isn’t blooming it could be several things: *planted to deep or to shallow. *they need well draining soil so they don’t rot or dry out. *over crowded. * not enough sun ☀️ meaning they need 6-8. They don’t like to be shaded out by other plants….plan a spot just for them. 6) Irises are planted from rhizomes not seed. 7) it grows a stem between the fan leaves which that stem will produce a flower. I noticed on my variety when 7 fan leaves are produced then I know it will flower….the inner leaves ( the middle of your fan are your newest leaves ….your stem and flower will come up from and your outside leaves are oldest they will naturally fade, turn a brownish color and you can pull those outer leaves off and toss for a tidier appearance.

@christineribone9351 2 жыл бұрын

@@tinaknutsen thank you, Tina, for your detailed answer. You do know quite a bit. Item #7 was especially interesting. 7 leaves then a flower stem! I'm in 7B. Hot, dry, full seasons. Irises love our desert weather. Thanks again! ❤ ❤

@tinaknutsen 2 жыл бұрын

@@christineribone9351 you welcome!

@melissamybubbles6139 2 жыл бұрын

Oh lovely, a Colorado person. I just got a bunch of irises from my mom's friend. I already have one that seems to have survived the strange late snowstorm.

@sandragann6772 2 жыл бұрын

Very good information, I have planted wrong.Thank you for the tutorial!!!!!

@karlawoods2098 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! Excellent demo!!!

@sarahml65 3 жыл бұрын

Really great explanations - thank you !

@kasturiramanath8641 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u for the helpful tips to grow Iris

@tammiclark4636 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Awesome job. Very knowledgeable.

@marleneeisnor9719 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your Chanel. Thank you for all this information. Have a great day

@catherinemoravec1648 3 жыл бұрын

Very glad it was helpful!

@1catchafallingstar 3 жыл бұрын

I planted 5 rhizomes last year and only one came up, now I know why! Thank you!

@dutchgirl7947 2 жыл бұрын

My purple and white Irises are planted in an old wheel Barrell and have not bloomed in 6 years. The risen are exposed a little and the leaves look very healthy, but I think they are just overcrowded. This was helpful in replanting them into the ground. Thank you very much.

@marilynrollo6278 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, you sure did a great job explaining all about these tricky plants to grow!!

@juliaheinritz3264 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!!

@jennholden-myers1631 Жыл бұрын

This was best video imo for irises

@ElsaTapat 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ma'am, for this informative video for Iris plant. New friend from Philipines

@arlene9342 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Excellent video!

@carriesnelling984 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thanks. I needed to know why only one was booming. Thanks again

@catherinemoravec1648 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful to you. I hope you have great success!

@libertyann439 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the easy to understand information..🎉

@cynsmi 2 жыл бұрын

Really informative!

@marlettaengland1513 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. The camera angle was perfect, too.

@carolinescholes3937 9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your information it is of great help to me.

@johnfoster6110 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video it was very helpful.

@user-lj8ws6wx5n 4 ай бұрын

I am algerian old doctor. Thank you very very much for this video❤❤

@michaelaleman2355 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing as I have learned something new and need to check and possibly adjust my irises that have beautiful, lush green fan blades that are over 30" that have yet to produce a single bloom in Zone 9B.

@remysimon6819 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Excellent presentation

@marzzcat Жыл бұрын

What a great video. Thanks!!!

@CampbellHolli 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Catherine - good to find your channel! (I remember you from our days with CSU Extension!) My irises have been so neglected over the years, and they are still as beautiful as ever, so they are definitely a very adaptable plant.

@catherinemoravec1648 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Holli! It's great to hear from you!!! I hope life is finding you well. I agree, irises are one of the most easy care plants I have. I'm glad to hear that yours are doing well, too.

@jpattoncook 3 жыл бұрын

Drop dead georgeous. I do not mean the iris, the fence or the shovel. Stunning.

@annabellelovely4967 3 ай бұрын

What is wrong with you?

@gogos869 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! This is very helpful! I had no idea! I saw these unusual plants a few weeks ago on my other property which was purchased maybe a year ago. I knew they were something special so I dug up a few and brought them home. The ones I dug up don't have the large rhizome that yours has. I will go back and try to find the original. There are quite a few of them!