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Conjurations Falling Over

11 years ago

I planted Conjuration a couple of years ago. This year they have gotten so tall, and after the blooms open, they fall over. I think the blooms are just too heavy. Is this unusual? I've never staked an Iris, but is that what I should do to keep them upright? The blooms are beautiful, but not when they are laying on the ground. If I stake, do I have to worry about putting the stake through the rhizomes? Thanks for any suggestions that you have.

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hosenemesis
11 years ago
I would stake them, and avoid putting the stake through the rhizomes. I use wire stakes with a ring at the top.
Renee
aseedisapromise
11 years ago
Yes, I second that advice. I sometimes have to stake iris if they are in a windy spot, and a storm is coming.
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