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Pruning guide

How to prune iris 'immortality'

Best time
Deadhead after each flowering flush; fan trim after the autumn rebloom, or in early spring
How often
Deadhead after each flowering flush (twice per season); trim fans once annually
Technique
Cut spent flower stalks to the base after all buds have opened. Trim the leaf fans to roughly one-third their height at an angle after the second flush ends, removing any yellowed or spotted leaves at the same time.

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Pruning iris 'immortality' — FAQ

When should I prune iris 'immortality'?

Deadhead after each flowering flush; fan trim after the autumn rebloom, or in early spring. Cut spent flower stalks to the base after all buds have opened. Trim the leaf fans to roughly one-third their height at an angle after the second flush ends, removing any yellowed or spotted leaves at the same time.

How often does iris 'immortality' need pruning?

Deadhead after each flowering flush (twice per season); trim fans once annually. Iris 'Immortality' is a reblooming tall bearded iris — it flowers in late spring and again in late summer or autumn. Deadhead spent stalks promptly after the first flush to encourage rebloom. Give foliage fans a light trim in late summer once reblooming is finished. Remove any brown or diseased leaves as they appear.

How do you prune iris 'immortality'?

Cut spent flower stalks to the base after all buds have opened. Trim the leaf fans to roughly one-third their height at an angle after the second flush ends, removing any yellowed or spotted leaves at the same time.