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How to Grow Irises?
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How to Grow Irises?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 18, 2023

rises are one of the best-loved flower bulbs, enlivening the spring garden with their jewel-like shades of blue, red, yellow, white, lilac, and bronze - it’s easy to see why they...

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How to Grow Iris?
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How to Grow Iris?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Apr 02, 2020

Where most other flower bulbs have blooms that are neat and tidy, irises have opted for wild and dramatic, both in color and in shape. Irises are ideal for cutting...

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How To Care for Irises After They Bloom?
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How To Care for Irises After They Bloom?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 13, 2019

Available in shades of deep blue, white, yellow, bronze and red, the delicate, orchid-like blooms of Dutch irises are a favorite with flower arrangers. Dwarf irises are perfect for brightening...

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How Much Sun do Irises Need?
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How Much Sun do Irises Need?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 13, 2019

Spectacular Dutch irises are grown from small bulbs and are as easy to cultivate as tulips. Named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, the orchid-like blooms of irises come...

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How Deep do you Plant Iris Bulbs?
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How Deep do you Plant Iris Bulbs?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 12, 2019

Named for the goddess of the rainbow, irises deck the garden with color in spring and early summer. You may be wondering how deep do you plant iris bulbs for...

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How To Store Iris Bulbs?
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How To Store Iris Bulbs?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 10, 2019

Irises are amongst the most beautiful of all spring flower bulbs, with lily-like blooms in a rainbow of colors that includes blue, violet, red, yellow, white, bronze, and pink. Irises are lovely...

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Where To Plant Irisis?
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Where To Plant Irisis?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 09, 2019

Elegant irises come in many different varieties and are amongst the earliest and the latest of fall-planted flower bulbs to bloom. Named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, their orchid-like blooms...

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Irises
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Irises

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Nov 07, 2019

Chock full of symbolism, Iris is an easy to grow staple that will lend charm to any flowerbed, vase or container. In today’s blog we’re going to learn more about...

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Are Irises Annuals Or Perennials?
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Are Irises Annuals Or Perennials?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 30, 2019

Are Irises Annuals Or Perennials? Are Irises Perennials that Bloom Year After Year? Bringing flashes of gem-like color to the spring garden, the graceful blooms of irises are a favorite...

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When to Plant Iris Bulbs?
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When to Plant Iris Bulbs?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 30, 2019

When to Plant Iris Bulbs? Learn When Is The Best Time to Plant Irises for Jewel-Like Color in Your Spring Garden Irises are one of the loveliest spring flower bulbs. With...

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When Do Irises Bloom?
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When Do Irises Bloom?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 30, 2019

When Do Irises Bloom? Enjoy Colorful Irises, All Season Long Irises are much appreciated by gardeners for the bright color they bring to the garden, but they look equally lovely...

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How to Transplant Iris?
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How to Transplant Iris?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 30, 2019

How to Transplant Iris? Learn About Transplanting Iris and Enjoy Jewel-Like Color, Season After Season With their elegant orchid-like blooms in a spectrum of gorgeous hues, it’s easy to see...

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