Distance Apart to Bearded Plant Iris

Iris are generally planted 12 to 24 inches apart. Close planting gives an immediate effect, but closely planted Iris will need to be thinned often. Plants spaced further apart will need less frequent thinning.

Purple and white irises in bloom with the text: Schreiner’s Iris Gardens. Iris Food - 1 Pound: 6-10-10 controlled-release, low-nitrogen fertilizer with bone meal; ideal for beds or containers (1 lb/0.45 kg).

Iris Food - 1 Pound

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Schreiner's Gardens offers a low-Nitrogen fertilizer specially formulated for growing Iris. Apply one month before and one month after bloom. Planting new Iris or dividing your existing Iris beds this summer? Give these newly planted rhizomes a boost with our 6-10-10 Controlled-Release Iris Food. The 1-lb bag typically covers approximately 25 newly planted Iris when applied as directed. Ships free!

See our pages on How to Grow Iris for more details on caring for all your Bearded Iris.