Iris sibirica 'Painted Woman'

🌱Spring

• Spring - early · Outdoors

  Feed with slow release fertiliser

  Apply a general purpose slow release fertliser around the plant in early Spring, scratching it into the ground. Keep rhizomes exposed.

• Spring-Autumn · Outdoors

  Water to keep the soil moist

  For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.

  Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.

• Spring-Summer · Planting

  Divide when congested

  When rhizomes have become very congested they can be separated or cut. Dust any cut surfaces with a fungicide and replant them. Throw away any poor or diseased segments.