Siberian Iris

Copperdog

Hello everyone, I have a couple of clumps of siberian Iris, they flowered in June or July I think.   Nice healthy green leaves but Most of them are lying completely flat across the border and onto the grass.  Am I expecting too much of them to stand straighter on their own.  I have been thinking of cutting the leaves down by half to encourage them to stand up (Is this a ridiculous idea ) or do most of you put a hoop round the leaves to keep them up?  The leaves all look healthy, although I think they might prefer moister conditions - unfortunately our garden is a little on the dry side although I do get the sprinkler out weekly.  I think I read on another thread that I should divide them now too before the Autumn?  Many thanks

Buttercupdays

The leaves usually stand up straight - the bottom half, and droop gracefully  - the top half. A bigger clump supports itself better. Sounds like yours need a good drink!

Copperdog

Thanks for your reply buttercupdays, yes I think you're right.  I have given them a good water with the sprinkler the last couple of evenings and that has helped.  think I probably do need to divide them as one clump does seem to have a hollow centre and plant them more towards the back of the border so they don't fall across the lawn - not that I'm that much of a tidy gardener! Far from it - but its a nuisance when you want the cut the grass! Appreciate your help Buttercup.

Fairygirl

Damp spot needed for the Siberian kind Copperdog. They're different from the bearded ones which need planting with the rhizome on top of the soil to get a baking.

Plant them as you would any other plant, and don't let them dry out