When is the best season to plant irises?

Iris planting season and time

Common varieties of irises include German irises, yellow irises, Dutch irises , etc. Iris can be planted in spring and autumn. They can be sown in spring from February to May and in autumn from August to September. Iris are very cold-resistant and can also be planted in the north. It is generally best to sow them in late summer .

Iris planting steps and methods

1. Choose a planting site: Choose a place with good drainage, good ventilation, and plenty of sunlight.

2. Bulb treatment: Choose healthy and disease-free bulbs, remove the dry surface skin and rotten roots, which is more conducive to the rapid rooting and germination of the bulbs after later planting;

3. Sowing: When planting, try to keep the distance between the rhizomes between 30-60 cm, so that the brown root structure at the bottom is slightly exposed to the air, which is more conducive to growth. Then cover them with a thin layer of soil.

Iris Flowering Season

It takes about a month to care for irises from planting to flowering. They only bloom once a year, from April to May each year. The flower colors include white, blue, purple, etc. The hidden meaning of the flower language is desperate love.