🌱 How to Divide Irises ~ Iris Care ~ Y Garden 🌱

[@darrelalexander9388]

Good job! Years ago I had a friend who was an iris hybridizer. Here are a couple tips he gave me. Cut the fans in order to direct energy to the new roots. Also remove spent flowers so the plant doesn’t set seeds. He also suggested planting three rhizomes in a triangle for a better effect when they bloom. Happy planting!

[@cindyhaupt-vx2mf]

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[@lisawalters5482]

Thank you so much. I remember when I was about 8yrs old, my mom had some irises in the back. I always cut them and watered them. One year I remember digging them up and spreading them out within that little strip of garden bed. How on earth did I know how to do that? My mom never worked in the garden. It was the only flowers we had. I remember being so happy that next year they bloomed! I guess that’s exactly when my love of flowers and gardens started. Thank you for finding that memory from your video here. I’m 64 now and I love to garden. But I have NO irises in my beds! What a shame. I bet I do next spring. Lol. God bless and have a great weekend. 💕👏🏻

[@michael7144]

Love you Lisa, god bless

[@Tinyteacher1111]

That is SO cute that you did that!

[@robinyasinow2789]

Thanks for such a detailed, easy-to-understand tutorial. I appreciate that you showed multiple examples of what to keep and what to discard.

[@randyman8984]

As someone who has been dividing iris like crazy over the last 5 or 6 years. My tip is to always cut them about 6 inches above ground before you start dividing them, it makes it a lot easier to work with and less overwhelming.

[@alicemodrzynski7188]

Thanks for the help your explanation was very helpful I appreciated it very much

[@ralphberman4208]

Helpful and vivid

[@HildeAzul]

I should have read this first! I have a clump of what looks like 25 new irises all clumped within a 2 foot x 2 foot x 1 foot… I don’t even know how to move it without breaking it!

[@randyman8984]

@@HildeAzul they are one of the toughest plants you can grow. I don't think you can kill them and you certainly ain't going to hurt them if you break them. I've got a a couple of clumps that I haven't divided in a while and they need it badly. Another good thing about iris is they don't grow real deep in soil, so should be easy to dig up

[@melissameltsch948]

I needed this video and it couldn't have come at a better time. I have a patch of iris and they so need dividing. Thank you once again for the most detailed explanation on how to do this. I now feel confident to do this. Take care!

[@ilonaedens4574]

Same!

[@purplethumb7887]

Your garden helper at the end is super cute!!! 🤣🥰

[@terrencegibbons3351]

I love how you divided those flowers

[@michelleh7133]

Lol. The pup out take is adorable!

[@wendyperalta3300]

I loved the doggy part at the end! Wasn't expecting it. Awwwww

[@JRNurse2013]

I just divided mine a few weeks ago. I had never heard about the 7 leaves...good to know. I just planted these a year ago and had plenty to divide and share with some friends. It cost me about $11 to mail and I used an ice pick to punch holes all over the boxes I shipped them in. Before I shipped them, I removed all the dirt and soaked them for a couple of hours in a 10:1 bleach solution. I let them air dry on a covered patio. I’m hoping they will grow for my friends because I enjoyed them so much this Spring! Oh, I also threw away the mother rhizome. Those I replanted have taken hold very quickly. I had to go back and add a little more soil (Purchased) in areas where the roots were exposed from settling in. Make sure you water too! In zone 7a, the first bloom came on my birthday in mid-April.

[@ydoyougarden]

Sounds great!

[@MelindaFloyd-n2l]

I've watched this video multiple times and now I'll try it on my own irises. Thank you for the very clear instructions. Love your channel and IG. So helpful!

[@Raymond_Waller]

This is such a wonderful video! I live how you covered the process from beginning to end, and gave just the right amount of information without digressing. I can’t wait to watch your other videos. 🙏🏻

[@cindydunn3036]

I didn't realize they needed to be exposed when planting. Good information.

[@melissadyche8325]

Iris’s pretty much take care of themselves and they don’t need a lot of watering

[@lindahollander3588]

This was the best information about irises I have seen

[@RumoHasIt]

This video is perfect timing!! Thank you so much for the great information!

[@amyhoff1501]

I didn’t know about planting iris with the backs exposed, thanks 🙏 for explaining all about this beautiful plant

[@myrnaleon8464]

Very good instructions on how to plant bearded iris. I used to be intimidated on how to plant them! Thanks very much, Yulia. 👌❤️😘👍

[@ydoyougarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@itsmewende]

I inherited my mom's place about 15 yrs ago now, where I've been living since divorcing in '97. She planted Iris's here that I know most be 30 yrs old. Honestly they don't look like they've been divided ever to me, I've never divided them. Thinking it's about time, they too are blocked more now because of a tree over the yrs. Great tip about when to do it too. Always love seeing Mischa at the ready to help, and what a smarty pants.

[@elmaelmar2761]

OH this was very helpful!! I need to divide mine!! Cute sweet puppy!!!

[@kerrydibiasio3784]

Thank you for this!! I never even paid attention to dividing mine. Now I will.

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

That was so interesting and easy to understand. You explain everything so well 😊

[@lorraineophoff4984]

Thank you!

[@caroltucker5517]

Loved the video. This is my first experience with deciding Iris. I had no blooms this summer. I inherited my Mothers home and gardens. I doubt they were ever separated. Thank you, thank you. 😃

[@derrongoodengardenandlifes8655]

Great job. Now I know the right way to do it. Thanks for this video😊😊🇨🇦

[@carolrose4784]

I love your puppy. I thought I knew how to plant irises....wrong.....thank you for your tips. Mine are ready to divide and I am so glad I watched you....now to find the perfect time. Thanks for the tips.

[@PrairiePlantgirl]

Irises are such pretty flowers and so many different sizes and varieties.

[@michelleh7133]

Got some iris from my neighbor this spring. Bearded and Siberian. Eager to see what happens next year!

[@GardenerPhyl]

Your puppers is so cute!

[@deniseducharme3964]

Moved here, zone 5a, 15years ago. Irises were here, I never separated them. Long overdue. Thank you for the excellent video; I learned so much & will now dig, divide, sort, transplant those irises 🤞.

[@andrewfradale275]

This was a great show! Learned so much! Never knew about separating the new rhizomes from the older one. Thanks, so much!

[@heathercarter9741]

I wish every garden I watched was this informative. Thank you for making this video. I learned a lot of helpful information.

[@debbiecapaldi2570]

Thank you for this video. It’s been very informative. Never thought to shape the irises into a diamond form. I will be doing that.

[@rspruill1422]

Very interesting...usually when I divide & replant my irises I cut about 2 inches from the rhizome. I just cut straight across. I don't cut in a fan shape. I've seen other people do that and I don't expose the rhizome because I have too many animals/critters that run around and will pull them right on up so make sure they are good and planted and covered. Maybe it's the type of soil that I have are usually always amend with hummus and manure. I believe my zone 6b. I know that they've changed the ranges🤷🏾‍♀️. But I did not know about the 7 leaves means it will flower that is awesome 👍🏾👍🏾 thanks for sharing that information

[@maggiecudic2744]

Excellent! I have many iris. Needed this visual explanation of how to divide. Thank you!

[@Dahliaismypassion]

Awe Mishka is so adorable! Loved the video, reminds me that I have to divide mine.😊

[@juliancoulden1753]

Thank you so much for this video. So helpful, comprehensive, articulate and well described. Loved it!

[@wildflowerwind6941]

That was great. Thank you. I have iris's that have not been divided for about 13 years. But they are doing great and don't have good drainage. But I need to get in there and divide.

[@bettycaudill2763]

Just basically stumbled on your channel . Looking for information on how to divide my irises. My 76 yo mother gave me a fairly big clump of irises from her iris bed. I was happy to get them, but unprepared for them as they were an unexpected gift. I brought them home,and place prepared. It was wrong time of year, I suppose. But I quickly put the entire clump in the ground. I got no blooms that , year. So I thought , next year. Then no blooms again, this year being 3rd year I was certain I would have plenty of iris blooms. I had 1 bloom. I figured out that they were over crowded when I got them ,so I am attempting to learn more. You have absolutely the best , easier, and visually show step by step how to do it. Thank you . I have subscribed, looking forward to more videos on different gardening tips. Thank you , you are very much appreciated.

[@joanies6778]

This is EXACTLY what I needed. I bought a house 5 1/2 years ago and inherited a property full of irises. They are overdue being thinned out. I have successfully transplanted a few, but was lucky.

[@cherigreen4471]

Mine need this I noticed they don't bloom anymore although the foliage looks good. Thanks for this!

[@brucehamrick9651]

Thank you so much. I just received my 1st gift of Iris plants. About 50! This was very helpful to learn the correct way to plant them.

[@Fotos-Words]

Thanks for the tips about seven leaves. You are a pleasant person to listen to.

[@dianac2596]

I. Love your dog so much!!! Very good video. 👍

[@marysmith9934]

Great video. Your pup is adorable!

[@maureenboling9716]

Thank YOU, bearded irises we have, since we bought the house, 20 years ago. So Many I will now divide. Will do a 1/4 acre of irises. That's how many we have. Thank You Again you inspired me.

[@stephaniek2913]

Best tutorial!!!! I’ve watched about 10 today and you win!! Thank you.

[@ydoyougarden]

Glad it helped!

[@nanapoppi3]

Another great information packed video! I learn so much from you and appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us.

[@ydoyougarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GardeningSpirit]

THANK YOU thank you thank you for such a detailed video on how to do this.. i've always wanted to see a video that goes up close & slowly describes how to divide irises. and you just did!

[@ydoyougarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@riflegurlsmom]

I'm in Zone 6, Massachusetts and this video was soooo helpful. I will make sure I do it before Labor Day. TY! Your puppy is adorable!

[@melissadyche8325]

They are my favorite flower and I love planting them and even transplant them in different spots in my flowerbeds

[@susannewlove2115]

So helpful and such a peaceful lesson with the cutest bonus at the end😊

[@katiekane5247]

I always take some leaves off to compensate for root loss, daylillies, sysrinchium, etc. Great timing, I need to do these I inherited with the house. They're up against a dark brick, west facing foundation. The poor things tried to bloom in February! I've got a sunny bank they'd like.

[@johnnykay7411]

I just learned everything I'll probably ever need to know about my irises because of you. Thank you.

[@cherylgreenfarb8044]

I need to divide mine. Thanks for the video and the cute pup!

[@56sleepy]

Wonderful video full of all sorts of practical knowledge and detailed techniques. Thank you very much!

[@karenvknight6516]

I was always told to wait until fall - this makes perfect sense - thank you so much!! I am jealous of your lovely soil - I work and work to improve my clay but with 3 acres it will never happen in my lifetime! ;-)

[@izabelaszydlowska3940]

best instructional on dividing irises! Thank you!

[@jennifersauer3257]

Great technique and excellent explanation of the how and why. I went ahead and trimmed leaves last weekend due to LOTS of grasshopper damage - they are terrible this year in western Kansas! I do it first so it’s easier to place my shovel blade accurately. I’ll be sharing this video with my friend whose iris bed desperately needs splitting. Thanks so much and have a great weekend!

[@julieodea6216]

Great video, I have many irises that need dividing now I am more confident about doing this. So thank you.

[@editharriaga7356]

Wow what an education had no idea I was wondering why I was not growing flowers this year thank you for the care on Iris

[@ydoyougarden]

You are so welcome

[@lavondacarter7228]

YEP, you needed your helper, of course !

[@annad1921]

Another gem.... I learned so much! Thank you ♥️

[@ydoyougarden]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lorettaturner9821]

Thank you for such wonderful information I only have 1 Iris in my garden here in Texas after watching your video I realized that it is planted too deep, maybe that is why it has not bloomed for me. Hopefully I can remedy that situation and have more success. I love the look of them however we deal with extreme humility my fingers are crossed 🤞

[@jennysanfilippo2105]

Thank you for passing on this information on how to plant Iris. You are a great person. You, & your dog made me laugh.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Fabulous tutorial!

[@GardenDoodles]

We definitely need to divide our bearded irises so this was perfect. Thank you.

[@laelweyenberg]

This was very helpful, I broke up a big clump of irises last summer and spread them all around my garden, even had enough to give to my neighbors. All of the transplants are now blooming! Thank you!

[@keeptrying5962]

This was VERY HELPFUL. So many simple, smart tips. THANK YOU.

[@Flower_hoarder]

🌿🌿INFORMATIVE‼️🌿🌿

[@katieoke6194]

Thank you so much for this clear and patient explanation! Some videos go too fast and you can’t totally see what the presenter is doing.

[@beckyscheller9358]

Have been waiting for this. Thanks very good information.

[@kolaida]

Yes, finally dividing my dozens of irises doesn’t seem so daunting. I’m going to do it!!!

[@elizaf.9040]

You do a nice job of explaining. I love your work!

[@aliflora7778]

All of your videos ar amazing with so much information, really appreciate that you provide names with each plant which really helps. Keep up the good work.

[@ydoyougarden]

Glad you like them! :)

[@asinheaven]

Thank you for sharing your expertise on dividing irises. I learned many points I didn't previously know. I will be using your method to divide and move mine to a sunnier spot soon. Thank you!

[@ydoyougarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susannescheper8350]

Thanks for this. I'd been meaning to do mine so when youtube put your video in my feed today I watched it and went and did it. A much better job than had I just guessed, I'm sure.

[@ukegirl13]

Very nice video and thanks for the treat at the end!!

[@Princessgia0313]

Yay!!!! I finally found a plant content creator in NJ! I'm so new to planting

[@andrewfradale275]

LOVE the shot of your dog!!! 🤗

[@PrairiePlantgirl]

Cute helper 😀

[@suzetteccc]

Another great insrtuctive video!

[@christjananichols9608]

Awesome video! Thank you for a great learning video.

[@ydoyougarden]

Thank you!

[@peggylee6086]

Excellent video. I have a really overgrown garden with the flowering bushes . I pruned them but they have grown so no sun for the irises. Thank you.

[@nanadels]

Thank you for the video, it's clear and simple. Now I know which one to replant. Beautiful home, handsome dog!

[@ydoyougarden]

Thank you!

[@bettyjackson3279]

I’ll be dividing my irises tomorrow for the first time! Thanks so much for this video. Perfect timing! I’m from the Deep South zone 8😊

[@tootsla1252]

Betty Jackson I’m in Oregon Zone 8. I’m doing mine tomorrow as well. We bought this house from an elderly gentleman in December, that has had minimal gardening care (the chain saw, mow, blow and go type) for 10 years! There are at least 100 irises that need separating.

[@marthafigueroa4686]

Thank you for sharing the great information on Irises learn alot.

[@matthewheeke4377]

Thank you for this video. I got nervous when they broke apart and you could see the white inside part of the tuber. I was afraid I broke them when separating therefore they would not grow. Also, last year I separated a clump and buried them 6 inches deep like you would a tulip or daffodil 😂. I’m still learning lol.

[@julieward852]

I felt as if you were speaking directly to me. My irises look exactly like yours did. I found your simple - not too technical advice and instructions so helpful. Thank you for sharing your expertise. Your parents passed on a wonderful gift to you. From Julie in Ireland

[@ydoyougarden]

Wonderful!

[@azsunburns]

Omg!! 30 years growing Iris and I learned something new!! 7 fans?? Thank you?!

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

Can you help me!? Can I divide them now..while some are blooming? Mine are cramped badly..I want to move the ones that aren't blooming this year. If I wait til end of summer I can't tell which are which, also. I want to move certain colors.

[@azsunburns]

@@RunninUpThatHillh yes, you won't hurt them but others may not bloom this year. Just follow the rest of the video advice

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

Thank you! I looked all over online and couldn't find an answer.

[@azsunburns]

@@RunninUpThatHillh they'll be stressed but I just recently did the same thing, and I've been given permission to drug up lilies in bloom from people's yards, planted dead summer and they bloomed the following spring

[@TheSuburbanGardenista]

Such a helpful video - I have definitely been doing it wrong for a while now!! Thanks for making everything so clear!

[@p.h.c.1113]

Thank you so much! I have a lot of dividing to do this year, and this video was very informative.

[@barbnitecki4407]

I was told three to a fan for bloom. Think it worked. Had lots of blooms this year.

[@pattylaurel2421]

Sooo good! I never divided Irises and this is great information thank you!!!

[@barbarahagstrom1875]

Excellent video and explanation. Yes, the 7 fans was an interersting tad-bit .

[@reat7892]

This was a great teaching video! You explained everything so well, and then showed how to do it without a lot of fuss and filler talking. Loved it! Will subscribe--California zone 9. 💖

[@stacycbreland]

Thanks for this very thorough explanation! And loved seeing your garden helper at the end. :)

[@susieharman2539]

Lol, your bestie in the end, yup, what a buddy! My girl is also a conversationalist. 🐾

[@pmhres]

Wonderful no-fuss tips. Been wondering how I would divide my iris plants. They were given to my by our Monsignor in church (an Iris enthusiast). He has since retired and this is my memories of him 🙏❤️

[@carole-f8x]

Thanks Yuliya, this is exactly what I need to do! Love the ending ❤️🐶

[@FlowerGeek79]

Thank you so much for this! I am going to divide my bearded irises this fall and give some to my friends!

[@DixieGirl9876]

Great info! I did this about three weeks ago (long over due plus I wanted to redo the area they were in).

[@tinainnca]

Great video. One thing that I learned from another video that I recently watched was too align the fan to be aesthetically where you would like to see it. Planted incorrectly. You could be seeing just the narrow edge.