I planted a lot of iris in March/April. Today they are doing incredibly well and have grown extensively. I expect them to bloom next Spring. I agree with Tom - I think the longer growing
season has an effect on bloom. I planted iris rhizomes in March, April, May, and June. I expect
these iris to be blooming next Spring. All of my other rhizomes were potted up in July and planted out in the garden in August. Their root systems were extensive when it came time to
un-pot them and transplant them into the garden, I was amazed at their extensive root systems.