Pruning guide
How to prune snake's head iris
Best time
After flowering or in early spring
How often
As needed through the season
Technique
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
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Pruning snake's head iris — FAQ
When should I prune snake's head iris?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does snake's head iris need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune snake's head iris mainly to shape it and encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers through the season, and carry out any harder structural pruning at the plant's dormant or post-flowering window to avoid cutting off the next round of buds.
How do you prune snake's head iris?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.