To grow irises, plant three bulbs in a triangle three inches deep in a sunny or partially shady area of a garden. Grow irises with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening.
Expert: Yolonda Vanveen
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash. She is the owner of VanveenBulbs.
Filmmaker: Daron Stetner
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Do NOT plant your iris rhizomes 3 inches deep. They like to be close to the surface of the soil with a small portion sticking out. They LOVE the warmth of the sun. Burying them too deep prevents them from getting the sun that they need and your iris rhizome will probably rot.
NO NO NO..you barely cover bearded iris rhizomes…Shame on you Yolanda!!! You should know better!!
What do you feed Iris plants?
is it possible to grow iris in zone 11a ?, but if i was to try i will plant them in the winter it below 90 degrees here in Pr
Naturally, gardening or growing irises is such an interesting to do! Your tips really helps us a lot and I am looking forward for your next informative videos. Just keep on sharing your abundant knowledge!
Groetjes vanuit Nederland! Thanks for the info …
If you plant bearded Iris that deep they will die.