Can I use a potting mix when transplanting irises?

Penny
by Penny

I know not to mulch irises but can I use potting mix?

  6 answers
  • Mona Blake Mona Blake on Apr 02, 2019

    Yes you can.

  • Beth Beth on Apr 02, 2019

    To chime in with Mona, yes, I've successfully used potting mix with irises. Hope yours turn out beautifully!

  • Oliva Oliva on Apr 02, 2019

    If planting in your garden/lawn, use top soil mixed with sphagnum peat moss. The potting soil will drain too readily.

  • Cynthia H Cynthia H on Apr 02, 2019

    For a pot, I would use potting soil. To plant in the yard use a good topsoil.

  • George George on Apr 03, 2019

    Irises are not fussy when it comes to soil, provided it is well drained. They need lots of sun. When planting, remember that about a third of the rhizome should be above the ground. The soil should be well composted. They also do very well with liquid fertilizer.

  • Joy30150932 Joy30150932 on Apr 04, 2019

    Potting mix is a better quality soil with more nutrients than regular top soil so there is not reason why you cannot use it. As a matter of fact, your plants will probably do better due to the added nutrition.