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Lauren Bradbury

When to plant iris bulbs - the deadline is looming if you want to fill your garden with bulb or border irises next year

Blue-purple irises close up.

With their colourful, unique flowers and their ability to grow in every corner of your garden, we wouldn’t be surprised if you wanted to plant iris bulbs. But knowing when to plant iris bulbs can make or break this beautiful bloom.

Yes, while deadheading irises and cutting back irises can help when you’ve successfully grown these stunning perennials, understanding how and when to plant them is key to getting started off on the right foot. One thing you might not realise, however, is that irises can be placed in one of two groups.

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