Not long ago I wrote a post on tall bearded irises which had a few thoughts on dealing with some of their problems and how to treat them. Today I read a great article on What Irises Need. This is a quick guide to knowing how to plant, fertilise and divide irises and is a really good post for future reference.

Irises aren't the hardest plants to look after but they do have some specific needs. One gardener can have them in their garden blooming their heads off while another may struggle to even see them flower. The difference: Adhering to some of their special needs.