why did my irises bloom like crazy after i planted them in july?

Last summer, I got obsessed with irises after seeing my neighbor’s wild patch. I grabbed a bunch of rhizomes from the garden center and, on a whim, planted them in July. I figured, why not? The soil was warm, and I had time to fuss over them. Turns out, that timing was perfect. The rhizomes settled in fast, sending out roots before fall. By spring, I had the wildest explosion of purple and yellow blooms. My friends kept asking what my secret was. I just shrugged and said, “I guess they liked the summer sun.” Now, every year, I look forward to that July planting session. It’s become my favorite gardening ritual, and the results are always worth it. #gardeningtips #irisflowers #plantingseason #flowerpower #Gardening