Irises: Iris question, 1 by Wandasflowers

Wandasflowers wrote:
I had over 80 seperate colors bloom this year in my gardens--lots more next year. Biggest culprit of no blooms is planted too deep. Your root should be barely covered with soil. I dig a 6 x 12 inches deep circle and plant the roots evenly around the perimeter. They grow together to form a clump. I space them with other perennials so I constantly have blooms in my beds.

You can still dig them correct the problem if they're overcrowded or too deep in your area. When they bloom in the spring, mark the colors & move again in August.

As to color changing, I have some that were mixed in my Mom's beds for 40 years & still are blooming true.