standard dwarf bearded iris

Most standard dwarf bearded irises (Iris 'Cocoa Pink') need to be watered during the summer growing season (April through the end of August in the Northern Hemisphere). Depending on your local climate, you may need to water as often as twice a week to once every 2 weeks. More frequent watering may be needed if outdoor temperatures get too high (over 90F). When watering, thoroughly soak the soil, making sure to moisten the entire root zone. After irrigation, allow the soil to become slightly dry between watering to keep the roots healthy. Overwatering can cause rot and disease in this plant species.

Standard dwarf bearded iris (Iris 'Cocoa Pink') need 6-8 hours of sunlight per day in order to thrive. They do best in full sun for most of the day, but will also do well if they get 4 hours of direct sunlight and the remaining 4 hours of indirect sunlight. They should not be planted in full shade as this will reduce blooming. Iris 'Cocoa Pink' should also be planted in well-draining soil to ensure adequate water and nutrient absorption and to help prevent root rot.

Standard dwarf bearded iris (Iris 'Cocoa Pink') should be pruned once a year in the early spring, just after they bloom and begin to produce new leaves. Pruning should involve removing spent flower stems, thinning excess foliage, and cutting back old foliage. Reblooming varieties should also be cut back all the way to the ground in fall. Finally, remove any dead flower remains or leaves that have turned brown or yellow. Doing this yearly pruning will ensure that your iris will bloom each year and remain healthy.