We are all undoubtably looking forward to our irises blooming, so with the warmer weather not too far away, we thought it might be a good time to offer some suggestions to maximise your spring flowering.
During this unseasonably drier weather many of us are experiencing, its important to keep the water up to your irises. Be careful not to overwater as the rhizome will rot if it stays too wet. It might be a good time to add a light mulch to your irises. This will not only lessen evaporation, but will assist in weed control as the weather warms.
Our irises are looking quite scraggy at the moment. Gently pulling off the dead leaves and carefully trimming spent flowers will enhance their appearance, ready to show off their blooms in the coming months. The old leaves can even be used to create other works of art if you're that way inclined!
It's good time to fertilise your irises now to get the best spring show. We recommend using a fertiliser which is lower in nitrogen to make the most of the blooms. Yates suggest one called Thrive Natural Roses and Flowers. They advertise it as a special combination of organic ingredients boosted with fast-acting fertilisers, designed to enhance the growth and development of flowers.
Follow the instructions on the pack and don't forget to water well after applying to get the maximum uptake.
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