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Dividing Irises
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Posted by bill4garden Virginia (My Page) on Fri, Oct 23, 09 at 12:02
| I have irises that need dividing. I have heard that August is the best time to do this for Southeastern Virginia.What say others? |
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RE: Dividing Irises
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| The reason Aug is suggested for your area is to allow adequate time for root growth before the first frost. Six weeks before frost is considered a minimum. Experts will tell you it may be done right after blooming. If there's no heat wave it's my favorite time. Bloom color is fresh in my mind for relocations. And low nitrogen fertilizer may be added. |
RE: Dividing Irises
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| YES - August is the BEST time for irises 'specially Tall Bearded ( the most popular iris |
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