FREE: Bearded Iris Rhizomes (Root Bulbs)

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3 Bearded Iris Rhizomes (bulbs). I am thinning out my flower beds and have these available to ship NOW! Below is some information on these beautiful hearty flowers. Color may vary from yellow, white, orange or black.

Plant them in a sunny spot in late summer. The plants need well-drained soil and at least six hours of sunlight per day. A full day of sun is even better to keep the rhizomes dry. (The rhizomes are the fleshy rootlike structures at the base of the plant.)
Prepare their beds. Doris recommends a low-nitrogen fertilizer and a soil pH slightly less than 7, which is neutral. She applies a granular fertilizer twice a year -- in early spring and just after bloom when the rhizomes are forming the next year's flowers. Water only if it is extremely dry or after transplanting.
Give them room to breathe. Bearded iris require good air circulation. Plant them a minimum of 16 to 18 inches apart (less space for dwarf irises and more for taller varieties).
Do not mulch. Mulching retains moisture, and too much moisture will cause soft rot of the rhizomes.
Break off seedpods that form after the blooms have faded. This prevents seedlings from choking the surrounding soil. Seed formation also saps energy needed by the rhizomes, roots, and leaves.
Prune back the foliage in the fall. This will reduce the chances of overwintering pests and diseases.