How to Divide and Care for Bearded Iris
By Marie Iannotti, About.com
The final step is re-planting your bearded iris. Choose a full sun location and start by digging a shallow hole that will be wide enough to spread out the rhizome's roots. Make the hole about 2-3 inches deep, then create a mound in the center of the hole to just about soil level, as shown above.
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- Carefully Dig and Lift the Bearded Iris Rhizomes
- Clean off All Soil Clinging to the Bearded Iris Rhizomes
- Cut the Bearded Iris leaves to about 6 inches
- Inspect the Bearded Iris Rhizomes for Borer Damage and Soft Rot
- Dividing Your Bearded Iris
- Getting the Garden Ready to Re-plant Bearded Iris Divisions
- Re-planting Bearded Iris Divisions
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