Dividing bearded irises

BEARDED irises are some of the most spectacular flowers to grace an early summer garden. Reaching their peak in late May and through June, their sword-like leaves and flamboyant, ruffled flowers make a statement wherever they grow.

Often seen in shades) also produce flowers in yellow and assorted shades of russet, orange, white, salmon and blue. But if their clumps are not divided every few years, five at the most, they will run out of steam and flowering will falter.