What to Do With Iris Bulbs After They Bloom

Comments () | | Text size: a A | Report Abuse | Print

Share: | Email |

Cut the iris blooms but leave the stalks to feed the rhizomes until it gets cold; then cut down the stalks and divide the rhizomes for the next season's bloom.

Keywords: Dutch Iris, iris bulbs, bulb care

About this Author

Thomas K. Arnold is the publisher and editorial director of "Home Media Magazine" and a regular entertainment contributor to various publications including "USA Today," "The Hollywood Reporter" and "San Diego Magazine." He has written travel stories for "San Diego Magazine," the "San Diego Union" and the Copley News Service. Arnold attended San Diego State University.

New in Propagating Perennials

Additional Reading

Removing Black Knot Fungus
Zone 2 | Caring
Big Makeover ~ Front Yard
Zone 9 | Planting
"Minchow" Irises In Bloom
Zone 5 | Blooming
Blondkopfchen Tomato Has Fruit…
Zone 5 | Caring
Planting
Zone 9 | Planting
Check Out the New Gardening Calendar

Create Your Own Calendar

What to Do With Iris Bulbs After They Bloom

Report This Article