If you want to plant the iris, often also known as iris, in the garden, then planting the rhizome tubers will bring about much faster flowering success than growing the seeds. The exact planting time for the respective iris variety depends crucially on the species-dependent flowering time.
When is the best time to plant irises?
The optimal planting time for irises, also known as irises, is between July and October after the flowering period. Planting the rhizome tubers during this period enables the roots to grow, safe overwintering and, with good care, flowering the following year.
Transplanting irises correctly after flowering
If you get propagated iris offshoots through division or purchase the rhizomes from the appropriate specialist retailer, then you should choose a period after the iris has bloomed for planting. This usually means a planting time between July and October. How to enable:
- the growth of the roots at the new location
- safe overwintering of irises outdoors
- If cared for well, the first flowers of the iris will appear in the year following planting
Tips & Tricks
If the irises in your garden only bloom weakly after a few years in the same location, you should dig up the rhizomes, divide them and only replant the young side shoots in a place with loose planting substrate.
