The best time when to transplant iris is in the summer, after the iris have finished blooming, up until fall.
How do you dig up irises and replant?
Instructions
- Dig up the Clump. Using a garden shovel, dig up the entire clump of iris. ...
- Divide the Clump Into Sections. Shake off loose dirt, and divide the large clump into sections by tugging it apart with your hands. ...
- Trim the Leaves. ...
- Inspect the Rhizome Sections. ...
- Prepare a Planting Hole. ...
- Plant the Iris. ...
- Caring for New Iris.
Can you transplant iris anytime?
Irises can grow from rhizomes or bulbs, depending on the species. ... October is a little late for transplanting iris but if the weather remains seasonably warm, you should be OK. Ideally, you should transplant them after blooming, from summer into fall.
