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Irises
When the flowers die should you cut them off but leave the leaves like you would with bulbs? The first summer I was here there were one or two but as I've cleared, improved the soil and generally got to grips with it all, more and more appear each year and I love them. I want them to thrive so please can you help. I don't know what sort that are but can take and post pics if it would help.
Teresa
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If you leave the flowers on, the plant will put its energy into making seeds.
Thank you Ceres, that makes perfect sense. I've been cutting them off but then suddenly thought - but they're not bulbs, maybe it's different!
I will have to deal with my irises soon.