tall bearded reblooming iris

Tall bearded reblooming iris, such as Iris 'Northward Ho', require regular watering to maintain optimal growth and health. During the growing period, water your plants deeply and frequently, usually 1 to 2 times per week, making sure to saturate the soil and avoid letting it dry out. In hot summers or during periods with little or no rainfall,water your reblooming iris more often, as often as once a day. Once the plant is established, reduce watering frequency to once a week. During the winter season, water your reblooming iris plants only enough to keep the soil evenly moist and avoid overwatering.

Tall bearded reblooming iris (Iris 'Northward Ho') prefers full sun, with 6 or more hours of direct sunlight per day, to ensure the best bloom and maximum leaf health. This regal Iris will need at least 6 hours of bright light in order for its flowers to last several weeks. The best flowering is usually achieved when plants are grown in full sun during the cooler parts of the day, which is typically from early morning until midday in spring and summer. To avoid sunburn or other damage to the plant, however, it's best to provide some shade protection mid-afternoon.

Tall bearded reblooming iris (Iris 'Northward Ho') should be pruned once per year in the spring, after flowering has ended. Pruning should involve cutting the dead flowers off and trimming back any dead or damaged foliage. Make sure to cut the foliage back to a few inches above the ground so that it can easily re-grow. Also remove any dead or damaged stems, as well as any that may be crossing or rubbing against each other. Pruning is an important step in helping to keep the plants healthy and prevent disease.