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when is the best time to cut back iris leaves (bearded)

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the books say autumn but when?




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Now !
I've always known it to be done at the beginning of September.
(although i cut mine back in August -but then i break allsorts of rules !!! )

15 Sep, 2009

 

And I've done it as late as October, or as early as August Bank Holiday.

15 Sep, 2009

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