If the bearded iris refuses to flower after transplanting, then you have certainly overlooked something crucial. I'm talking about the time.
Every now and then the garden needs a makeover. Be it because the gardener wants to try something different, or because the plants have become too big and lush and are taking away the living space for other plants. Then it's time to move those plants. In our special case we want to implement the bearded iris. But be careful: you have to consider something very important here. Otherwise it can happen that the bearded iris refuses to flower after implementation.
Important: transplant bearded iris at the right time
If the bearded iris does not want to bloom after transplanting, it is usually because you chose the wrong time. Many hobby gardeners assume that all plants can be transplanted in spring and that they will grow well over the course of the year. But that is not the case with the bearded iris. Spring is exactly the wrong time here. The right one, on the other hand, is in the middle of summer, right after flowering. So say in July or August. Then the plant rests and you can move it without any problems. And so it will bloom again next year.
However, it is also important that you implement the bearded iris correctly. You must ensure that you do not damage the rhizomes and only cover them with a little soil. The situation is different, however, if you divide the bearded iris and then replant it. Then you have a lot more to consider: Divide perennials
Divide and replant bearded iris
Every year, young lateral rhizomes grow out of the rootstock of the bearded iris, from which new flowering styles emerge. The original plant, on the other hand, no longer sprout over the years. The result: over time, a gap develops in the middle of the new, young rhizomes. And that, in turn, doesn't look very nice. Accordingly, it is advisable to divide the bearded iris about every four to five years. The best time to do this is late summer, when the heat has passed.
How to do it right:
1Carefully lift the bearded iris out of the ground with your hands or a digging fork.
2Part the rootstockthen into pieces about 10 centimeters long. Each individual piece must have a well-developed tuft of leaves. Shorten this again to about 10 centimeters.
3Then plant the individual rhizome parts in the soil so that they are not completely covered. You should also leave about 20 centimeters of space between the plants.
4Then water well so that the roots make immediate contact with the soil and grow well.