Bearded iris 'Braithwaite'

Remove flower heads as they fade.
The clump will grow over a few years and then can be lifted and divided to improve flowering. Do this after the plant has flowered. Lift the rhizomes with adhering compost and discard any old rhizomes from the centre of the clump. Divide carefully, preserving as much of the root system as possible, and replant in a new area. Dress the soil with blood fish and bone to help build the rhizomes for next years flowers.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Braithwaite is thought of as hardy, so Braithwaite will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months. Braithwaite tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Look to ensure a distance 1.19 inches (3.05 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.99 inches (2.55 cm) deep.

This plant likes an open sunny position in well drained soil. Plant with the rhizomes level with the surface of ground, as sun on the rhizome matures it and it will flower well the next year. Water well after planting, and in dry or windy conditions

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Braithwaite is a hardy plant.