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Lauren Bradbury

When to deadhead irises - experts urge gardeners to complete this essential task as soon as possible to avoid disappointment next year

The winter flowers of the Iris Frozen Planet.

Beautiful and elegant, irises are some of the earliest spring flowers to bloom. And while they can brighten any garden with their tall, sweetly-scented flowers, they’re also some of the earliest to fade. So, you may be wondering when to deadhead irises.

Whether you’re bringing your cottage garden ideas to life or just want to add some height to your container garden, irises will no doubt work their magic - and they’re even a particular favourite of gardening guru Monty Don. But if you want to avoid any deadheading mistakes, you need to choose the perfect time to deadhead your irises.

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