standard dwarf bearded iris

Water standard dwarf bearded iris, or Iris 'Being Busy', once a week in the warmer months. During cooler months, reduce watering to every other week. This plant prefers evenly moist soil, but be sure not to overwater or the roots may rot. When you water, make sure the water soaks down deep into the soil, preferably about 4 inches or more. Pay attention to the weather; if rainfall has been frequent, you can reduce the amount of water needed for the week, allowing the soil to ‘dry out’ between waterings.

Standard dwarf bearded iris (Iris 'Being Busy') prefers full sun to part shade, with as much as 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. The best time for sunlight is morning and early afternoon, as the plant will benefit from the warm morning sun but be protected from the heat of the afternoon. Avoiding sunlight during the hottest part of the day and in the late afternoon will help prevent the relatively delicate petals from burning.

Standard dwarf bearded iris (Iris 'Being Busy') should be pruned in early spring before bloom time. Each stem should be cut back to a height of 8-10 inches (20-25 cm) with sharp pruning sheers. This will encourage bushier new growth and more blooms. At the same time spent blooms should also be cut off so not to exhaust the plant's energy reserves in the production of seed. After flowering, the leaves should be left on the plant for the remainder of the summer until the autumn. In the autumn, the foliage should be trimmed back to the ground to protect the rhizomes during the winter.