Flowers of bearded iris, Japanese, Dutch, German: planting with bulbs and seeds from China in the open field, cultivation, care and reproduction. How to buy iris seeds in China in the Aliexpress online store: links to the catalog

The leaves of bearded irises are erect, arranged in a fan. Iris blooms only when there are at least 7 leaves in the fan. So, if in the spring there are fewer of them in the fan, flowering should not be expected, but you should urgently find out what's wrong. The flowers are large, usually 3 of its “petals” (correctly: perianth lobes) are raised up, and 3 are bent down. Often the tops are of one or more colors and the bottoms are of another color. The flower has an exceptionally noble form. She and his decorative, varied coloring, delicate, refined aroma made the iris one of the most desirable plants in the garden. This iris is called bearded for the yellow to orange "beards" of multicellular hairs located on the outer perianth lobes (outer, lower, petals). The flowers bear a strong peduncle, sometimes divided into two, like a candelabra. On the peduncle there are only 2-3, very rarely 5 flowers, each of which blooms for only 3-5 days, and the next one, as a rule, opens after the previous one begins to fade, so the irises do not bloom for long. The rhizome of the bearded iris consists of annual, clearly visible thickenings - links. He has whims. In order for the iris to bloom (even with 7 fan leaves), it is necessary that the "back" of the rhizome be exposed, and not buried in the soil. But, when it comes to winter, this very back should be covered, otherwise it will freeze. If you cover too early, the rhizome can crawl out on its own, but it will not be able to cover itself (that is, crawl back into the soil). Naturally, freezing of the rhizome will lead to the death of the plant. So you have to babysit irises like small children.

There is one more subtlety. The roots of bearded irises grow forward (in front of the fan), so the iris creeps away from the landing site all the time. Yes, and top dressing should be given, only before evening, because the rhizome growing behind serves exclusively for the purposes of vegetative propagation.

In early spring or August, one or more links are separated from the rhizome and planted separately. 2-3 leaves appear quickly, and when favorable conditions next year, the iris will already begin to bloom. Bearded irises are heat-loving plants, as they came to us from warmer places, and therefore freeze slightly or even freeze out in winter, and therefore they should be covered for the winter. At the end of the season, the leaves are cut with a “fan”, leaving 15 cm, spud with peat, and with the establishment of cold weather, a dry shelter is made over each plant. You can make it from a piece of roofing material, rolled up with a cap and fixed. To prevent the roofing material from being blown away by the wind, its base is buried in the soil. But you can get by with a simple leaky box. It is placed over the iris and covered with a piece of roofing material or film, on which a stone or brick is placed; again, so that the wind does not blow it away. The main thing is that there should be a gap between the roofing material and the ground for ventilation, otherwise the plant will die from damping out in the winter thaw. When stable cold weather is established, spruce branches are thrown from above to the very ground. In the spring, first they remove the spruce branches, then the roofing material and the box, and only then gradually the iris is unraveled. This should not be done too quickly, so that the back of the rhizome does not freeze during the spring frosts, but it should not be delayed either, since the iris will not bloom.

There are practically no pests in bearded irises, except for ants, which can choose a place for oviposition near the rhizome.

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Ant egg-laying must be mercilessly destroyed in the flower garden, and not only near irises. They eat holes in the rhizomes of plants, make oviposition in the holes and gradually destroy the plant by releasing formic acid, which corrodes the wound on the rhizome. If you see oviposition or ants fussing in one place (in this case, rake 2-3 cm of soil, you will find this oviposition), quickly take one of the drugs against ants ("Ant", "Phenoxin", both drugs of the smallest hazard class - fourth) and pollinate the pupae (egg) and the ants themselves. Powder use in a very small dose. For people and animals, but also for beneficial insects, both agents are hammerotoxic.

If there are few pests in irises, then diseases are quite enough.

Bacteriosis is the most terrible disease of irises in our region, causing rhizome rot. Plants affected by the disease cease to bloom, their leaf fan is low, containing 3-4 leaves. In August, dig up the plants, separate the rotten parts of the rhizome, pickle for half an hour in crimson potassium permanganate. Then change the soil, adding more sand to the new soil mixture (or change the planting site), and plant the iris again.

Wet rot damages rhizomes and stem bases. In plants, the leaves turn brown and dry, starting from the tips, the plants lag behind in growth. The rot spreads inside the rhizome, which becomes powdery, while the outer shell of the roots is preserved. The disease can affect tulip, hyacinth, gladiolus and carnation. The bacterium - the causative agent of wet rot - is most often introduced into the soil with manure. Sick plants should be destroyed immediately and irises should not be planted in this place for 5 years. Preventive measures: before planting the rhizome, pickle it in potassium permanganate for 30 minutes (0.5 teaspoon per 0.5 l of water), or in Fitosporin solution (2-3 tablespoons of solution per 10 l of water), or in solution "Maxima".

Gray rot damages both the rhizome and the leaves. The affected parts of the rhizome fall ill with dry rot, and a gray coating forms on the leaves, causing them to rot. The disease provokes high humidity soil and air, as well as an excess of nitrogen in the soil.

Heterosporiosis affects leaves, on which gray spots with a watery yellowish border appear in the second half of summer, causing the leaves to dry out, usually in the second half of summer. Spraying with "Zircon" or any preparation containing copper (the easiest way is copper oxychloride) helps. Affected leaves, of course, should be removed and burned.

Rust affects the leaves, on which brown-brown stripes appear. You can spray with colloidal sulfur or a copper-containing preparation, give top dressing with phosphorus and potassium. It usually affects only weakened plants.

Leaf mosaic (yellow-green color) is usually caused by a virus, and therefore diseased plants must be destroyed immediately (they should not be composted).

Against all the troubles, simple prevention helps a lot. In the spring, after loosening, at the very beginning of the regrowth of leaves, irises (simultaneously with roses, peonies, phloxes and perennial asters) should be well watered with a 1% solution of a copper preparation (Bordeaux mixture, copper sulfate, copper oxychloride), 1 tsp is enough for this. spoons for 0.5 liters of water. Add ash to the soil under the plants (0.5 cups for each). Before flowering, regularly (1 time in 2 weeks) spray plantings of all flowers, and not just irises, either with "Zircon" together with "Epin-extra", or " healthy garden"Together with Ecoberin. When planting and transplanting, be sure to cover all sections with ash. Before wintering, irises should be fed with ash and sprayed with a copper-containing preparation. German irises are calcium-loving, so the soil for them should be neutral, even slightly alkalized (this is facilitated by the regular application of ash in spring and autumn).

Irises are categorically contraindicated in manure; peat should not be applied under them. Nitrogen top dressing should be given very moderately, best of all in the form of potassium (or sodium) humates, or good organic matter should be added to the soil. Then you can do without nitrogen fertilizing at all. The soil should be light - with a high content of sand, the place - sunny. It is best to plant, transplant, divide bearded irises in early August, then they easily take root. When planting irises, haste is undesirable. We must first prepare well not only the place for landing, but also the delenki themselves. If the place is not ready, then the delenki you purchased can be wrapped in newspaper and held on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator or in the cellar until planting. Then the delenki should be held in raspberry-colored potassium permanganate for 20-30 minutes, rinsed with water and sprinkled with crushed coal or ash, slightly dried for 2-3 hours. And now you can plant.

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Irises have one feature. They have one more flower bud in reserve - each flower has its own stand-in. If the flower dies, then its place will immediately be taken by an understudy.

Irises are beautiful everywhere - near water bodies, on a dry sandy shore, on rocky hills, in a separate group on the lawn. But there is no point in planting them in flower beds among other flowers. Especially like irises to grow among the stones. So arrange for them their own place in the garden, if you already decide to start them. The short time of their flowering (about two weeks) is necessary to admire them and only them. Others don't matter at this time.

In ornamental gardening more than others, common the following types:

Albert's iris - up to 60 cm high, bears 3-5 purple, rarely white, flowers, odorless, blooms in May-June, quite winter-hardy and disease-resistant;

iris Leafless - 50 cm tall, with 3-4 bright flowers purple, with a slight odor (leaves appear in spring later than peduncles, hence its name);

iris Dwarf - baby 10 cm tall with yellow or bright purple flowers, odorless, winter-hardy, unpretentious, disease resistant (suitable for borders and rocky hills);

iris Motley - about 50 cm high, two-colored (inner petals are yellow, outer are red-brown), odorless;

Florentine iris - 70 cm tall, its branched shoot carries up to 7 white, with a light dove, fragrant flowers, requires shelter for the winter.

Now in the world there are more than 8 thousand varieties! This suggests that irises attract attention, in addition to our desire. There aren't any colors! It's just a fantastic sea of ​​colors, sometimes it's even impossible to define a color, as, for example, for the Blend group: they are just pearly mother-of-pearl with all sorts of impossible overflows.

Every year, both here and abroad, iris exhibitions are held, the Florentine Iris Parade is especially famous (a red iris is depicted on the coat of arms of this city). There are lucky people who live in a climate suitable for German irises! But, alas, bearded Germans do not live in the Northwest, they just survive, and even then with a constant burden of help.

For some, the time of sowing seeds for seedlings is long-awaited and pleasant chores, for some it is a difficult necessity, but someone is thinking about whether it is easier to buy ready-made seedlings on the market or from friends? Whatever it was, even if you refused to grow vegetable crops, for sure, you still have to sow something. These are flowers and perennials, coniferous plants and much more. A seedling is still a seedling, no matter what you plant.

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Our family loves sweet pepper, so we plant it every year. Most of the varieties that I grow have been tested by me for more than one season, I cultivate them all the time. And every year I try to try something new. Pepper is a heat-loving and rather whimsical plant. About varietal and hybrid varieties of tasty and fruitful sweet pepper, which grows well with me, and will be discussed further. I live in central Russia.

Meatballs with broccoli in bechamel sauce are a great idea for a quick lunch or dinner. Start by cooking the minced meat, while bringing 2 liters of water to a boil to blanch the broccoli. By the time the cutlets are fried, the cabbage will be ready. It remains to collect the products in the pan, season with sauce and bring to readiness. Broccoli needs to be cooked quickly to keep its bright green color, which either fades or turns brown when cooked for a long time.

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It is no secret that many drugs from pharmacies migrated to summer cottages. Their use, at first glance, seems so exotic that some summer residents are perceived almost with hostility. At the same time, potassium permanganate is a long-known antiseptic, which is used both in medicine and in veterinary medicine. In crop production, a solution of potassium permanganate is used both as an antiseptic and as a fertilizer. In this article we will tell you how to properly use potassium permanganate in the garden and vegetable garden.

Pork meat salad with mushrooms is a rural dish that can often be found on holiday table in the village. This recipe is with champignons, but if possible, use Forest mushrooms, then be sure to cook it like this, it will be even tastier. You don’t need to spend a lot of time preparing this salad - put the meat in a saucepan for 5 minutes and another 5 minutes for slicing. Everything else happens almost without the participation of the cook - meat and mushrooms are boiled, cooled, marinated.

Cucumbers grow well not only in a greenhouse or conservatory, but also in open field. Cucumbers are usually sown from mid-April to mid-May. Harvesting in this case is possible from mid-July to the end of summer. Cucumbers do not tolerate frost. That's why we don't sow them too early. However, there is a way to bring their harvest closer and taste juicy handsome men from your garden at the beginning of summer or even in May. It is only necessary to take into account some features of this plant.

Polissias is a great alternative to classic variegated shrubs and woody ones. The elegant round or feathery leaves of this plant create a strikingly festive curly crown, and the elegant silhouettes and rather modest character make it an excellent candidate for the role of big plant in home. Larger leaves do not prevent him from successfully replacing Benjamin and Co. ficuses. Moreover, poliscias offers much more variety.

Pumpkin cinnamon casserole is juicy and incredibly tasty, a bit like pumpkin pie, but, unlike pie, it is more tender and just melts in your mouth! This is the perfect sweet pastry recipe for families with children. As a rule, kids do not like pumpkin very much, but they never mind eating sweets. Sweet pumpkin casserole is a delicious and healthy dessert, which, moreover, is prepared very simply and quickly. Try it! You'll like it!

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Garden irises: planting and care in the fall

Root irises come in two varieties - bearded and non-bearded. The first type is characterized by a large height. The most common representative is the German iris. The second species includes swamp irises, Germanic, Japanese, Siberian, Chupria.

How to transplant irises in autumn?

Should bearded irises be sheltered for the winter? This question can hardly be answered unambiguously, here, perhaps, the principle “do no harm!” On the one hand, shelter provides an obvious advantage - it reduces the likelihood of plants being damaged by low temperatures. At the same time, pre-winter shelter, especially unskilled, has a number of negative points:

At the end of summer, old leaves begin to die off, but not all varieties are equally fast. In August, you should cut off all the leaves that have dried on the outside. Remaining inner leaves can be shortened by half or a third. Irises will look green and neat, but most importantly, diseases will not develop on old dying leaves.

​5.1.Video on the topic:​

Preparing holes for irises: planting and care in the fall

fertilize using mineral fertilizers three times a year

Iris care in autumn

Iris grows best on loamy soils

Xyphiliums

Cultural representatives of these irises are divided into the following groups:

- bloom in June;

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Iris in the front garden

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Garden iris - perennial beloved by many gardeners. unpretentious flower perfectly takes root and easily tolerates wintering. Exceptions may be hybrid varieties, as well as flowers grown in regions with a harsh climate. For beginner gardeners, the question naturally arises: “How to care for irises in the fall?” For advice, we will turn to professionals who will share with us the secrets of growing these beautiful flowers.​

Bulbous irises are divided into reticulated species (iridodictiums) and xifiums.

plant varieties

Rodents and pests find shelter under cover; If dwarf and medium-sized irises do not require shelter for the winter, then high ones should be covered. Dry oak leaves are best suited for this (or whatever is at your disposal, but mice do not live in oak), then lay the spruce branches, and on top with a film (lutrasil). Only in this way will your tall bearded irises survive ours. cold winter and bloom next year. ancient image iris flower was found in the palace of Minos at Knossos, and later the iris became a sacred flower on the island of Crete. In the 20th century, bearded irises gained recognition from flower growers in the USA, Japan, Canada, Western Europe, as well as Australia and New Zealand.

• , but easily grow on clay soils. The soil must be loose. All weeds during digging should be carefully removed. It is advisable to fertilize with rotted manure. - very heat-loving and low-hardy plants, previously used as indoor plants. This group includes Dutch irises. They have a bulb, consisting of several individual scales. Bloom in the middle of summer.
• Siberian Late
• they can be: Theoretically, you can plant, plant and transplant irises with early spring to October. But in order for the plant to take root, it is best to do this during the dormant period that occurs after flowering. If you decide to plant or transplant irises in your area, try to do this at the end of August or in September. Such irises will bloom next spring, but more lush flowering will have to wait for the second year.​

Root irises differ from bulbous ones not only in the structure of the root, but also in the features of planting. This will be discussed below. Deterioration of air circulation contributes to the development of diseases;

• There are different opinions on this topic. Some say that iris does not need fertilizer at all, others recommend a whole range of top dressings. Fertilization is pursued with the only goal - to compensate for the missing nutrients in the soil. In professional literature for flower growers, one can often find the assertion that irises are undemanding to the nutritional structure. But, these recommendations were developed at the time of the introduction of ancient varieties of bearded irises - Wabash, Lilac Domino and the like. These types of irises had small flowers, usually no more than 5–7 buds per peduncle. Further, such recommendations were reprinted from edition to edition, practically without being subjected to critical reflection by the authors.​
• The first is carried out as soon as the growth of plants begins. For this, urea and potassium sulfate are taken (one tablespoon each) and diluted in a bucket of water. This solution is enough for two square meters planting. Before planting the prepared planting material,
• Variety Xiphyllum- the largest group of beardless irises, which grows well in harsh climatic conditions. Colors can be white, blue and purple.​
• As separate varieties of delphinium, autumn planting which we described earlier http://2gazon.ru/ozelenenie/cvety/delfiniumy/posadka-i-uxod.html - form flowers in early July.

​If you decide to divide a bush that is already growing in your garden, you need to stop at a well-developed plant. It must be carefully dug up and shaken off the ground. Examine the root. You must divide it so that each separated part has a leaf bundle. The roots will need to be cut to a quarter. Remove old, rotten parts of the roots. Cut the leaves of irises, leaving 10-15 cm.

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During thaws, the covering material can become an accumulator of moisture, which, with a subsequent decrease in temperature, will turn into an ice crust, which, in turn, can lead to large losses of plants; Soils are different everywhere, and therefore fertilizers are applied depending on their composition. Thus, it is advisable to do a soil analysis. The acidity indicator is very important for the selection and placement of plants in the garden. Modern varieties of bearded irises require a different cultivation technique. For example, varieties of tall bearded irises have, by the beginning of flowering, a developed bush with a powerful peduncle with a diameter of more than 15 mm. Flowers, as a rule, they are very large, there may be more than 10 buds.

The second is carried out during the laying of buds. First, the landing sites are sprinkled with wood ash, and then watered with Agricola's solution.The earth is dug up well, watered and allowed to rest for some time

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Japanese Late Germanic irises

- over sixty centimeters;

beardless irises

​Spend Special attention plant roots. If you find damaged areas, they will need to be carefully cut out with a knife and lowered for 15 minutes into a weak solution of potassium permanganate. After this procedure, it is desirable to dry the roots. All sections will be processed correctly with crushed coal, it is possible with the addition of sulfur (1: 1). Before planting these beautiful flowers, you need to choose the right place. For future healthy and flowering plants, a well-prepared area is needed. Need to hit her a large number of sunlight, the earth should contain fertilizers, be moderately moist. Choose a location that is not subject to great influence winds.​

• Sheltering iris plantings for the winter is a very laborious work, it is difficult to carry out on large plantations. Iris can not be overfed nitrogen fertilizers, the introduction of fresh manure, undecomposed compost should be avoided.​
• Developing such a vegetative and generative system in a short period of time (40-50 days) is possible only with a good supply of plants with nutrients. Given that it is often quite difficult for a novice florist to obtain objective data from an agrochemical soil analysis, it is appropriate to recall the statement of the founder of Russian agrochemistry D.N. Pryanishnikov: “A lack of knowledge cannot be replaced by an excess of fertilizers.” The third is done two weeks after flowering. You can also use Agricola or other similar fertilizers.​
• . Then they dig deepenings up to fifteen centimeters and land. Irises should be planted in rows or groups to further improve their decorative appearance. - The rarest group of bulbous irises. I begin to bloom at the end of April, and look great in landscape design in combination with a snowdrop and hyacinth.

- A very interesting species, characterized by a great love for water. It can be grown even in artificial reservoirs. The flowers of such irises are often compared to exotic butterflies on the water. They differ in decorative color (lilac, purple) and texture (multi-petal, terry).

• Bearded varieties of irises are powerful and very decorative plants.​Average​

bulbous varieties

If you live in a region where there are severe frosts in winter, then try to purchase varieties of irises that are resistant to frost. Take a closer look at what irises grow in your neighbors, how they endure winters. If you have a good relationship, ask them for a sprout when transplanting. Such a plant will take root 100%. Iris planting scheme. According to observations, the bearded iris is a “dry” plant, it tolerates a lack of moisture more easily than its excess. In this regard, it is useful to cover plantings in late autumn. plastic wrap to reduce excess moisture. It is important to ensure natural air circulation under the film. Remember that bearded irises do not have a natural dormant period, they "do not fall asleep", and the continuation of their life is accompanied by breathing.

Fertilizers are usually applied after flowering, mineral fertilizers with a minimum nitrogen content are better. Irises respond very well to the introduction of wood ash - the flowers become brighter and larger. You can add old, well-rotted humus or compost. In central Russia, bearded irises have several development cycles, during the growing season they have time to go through the maximum growth intensity twice and at the same time do not have a natural dormant period. Taking into account the peculiarities of plant development in a given growing season, it is possible to choose the optimal scheme for providing them with nutrients.​

Dangerous for irises may be the appearance The landing site must be well compacted, since the iris rhizomes tend to come to the surface. After planting irises in the ground, they need to be watered abundantly several times as needed. After the temperature drops, the young planting needs to be insulated. In the spring, you need to open them as early as possible to prevent root rot.

Reproduction of irises is not difficult. This happens in the open field, and there are several ways to do this.​

Iris Spuria The name was given due to the fact that the outer petals of their peduncles are covered with stripes of hairs, which can be distinguished by a color different from the main one. The most common representative of this species is

flower reproduction

Like timely planted and well-groomed gladioli, (curb, intermedia) - from thirty to seventy centimeters;

seeds

In order for the plant to take root well, it must be properly planted. To do this, it is necessary to make a small mound in the prepared hole, on which to lay the rhizome, while spreading the roots well on the sides. The plant is planted to a depth of no more than 3-5 cm. There should be a distance of 30-50 cm between the bushes. The earth around must be compacted and watered well. In the spring you will be pleased with beautiful irises. Planting and care in the fall give top scores than at other times of the year.​

Most often, flower beds for iris are not made even, but raised by twenty centimeters with a slope to the south. This helps to control moisture in the soil and stimulates the outflow of excess moisture due to unevenness. There is another special technique that contributes to the successful wintering of irises. This is the sowing of winter cereals (for example, rye) directly on their plantings, followed by weeding in the spring. The resulting sod reduces the thermal conductivity of the soil, which favorably affects the condition of the irises.

As a rule, top dressing is carried out three times per season: the first time in the spring at the beginning of regrowth, the second - at the beginning of budding, the third time - 10-15 days after flowering. The first and second top dressings are nitrogen-potassium (20-30 g of ammonium sulfate or ammonium nitrate per 1 m2 and the same amount of potassium chloride), the third is phosphorus-potassium (50 g of superphosphate per 1 m2). Top dressing is carried out on moist soil, followed by loosening it. Bearded irises of all types need neutral or slightly alkaline soil. It must be moisture permeable, it can be rocky. A slightly inclined plane is especially good. They do not tolerate poorly permeable water and clay, acidic soil. Dwarf irises need particularly permeable soil, preferably limed. Coarse-grained sand should be added to soil that is too heavy and dense.​

The division of the bush

root rot You can learn more about the technology of planting bulbous plants by watching the video.

Reproduction of irises by seeds is quite acceptable. But, it can only be used to obtain wild species or for breeding work to obtain new varieties of plants. Cultivated varietal irises with this type of reproduction lose their special features.

- stand out with unusual leaves and elegant flowers of various colors. They do not tolerate transplants well, so they must have permanent place where they have successfully existed for more than ten years. Very resistant to diseases and pests.

Soil selection

iris germany Dwarf

planting technology

​If you do not intend to replant the plant, you need to work the soil around the irises, remove weeds, and loosen the ground. Without a transplant, irises can live in one place for up to 6-7 years. Hybrid varieties are recommended to be replanted more often in order to maintain the variety of the plant. It is necessary to think about the time of planting irises. by the most the best period considered the one when the plant has just faded. Just after flowering root system iris is growing rapidly. If you dig up a flower, you will see a developed root, which can be safely divided into several parts and planted. Tuberous delenki will take root well and grow to the next flowering. If you allocate a certain period for transplanting and propagating these beautiful flowers, then this is the beginning of July. Rezepov V.

The growth of the leaf apparatus of irises in central Russia begins in mid-April. Due to the low temperature of the soil, mineralization processes at this time proceed slowly, which leads to a low concentration of available nitrogen in the soil. Therefore, at this time, fertilizing plantings with nitrogen in nitrate form is relevant.

The choice of landing site is very important. Under the trees, in a shady place, irises will not bloom. They are so in need of the sun that they simply live in poverty when their rhizomes are shaded by overgrown neighboring plants. In autumn, irises need as much sun as possible to lay flower buds next year.

plant care

. If this happens, the plants should be immediately dug up, remove all affected areas. Treat the remaining parts of the rhizome with a solution, such as Hom. Then dry well in the sun.Irises are completely unpretentious in care

If planting with seeds is carried out in the fall, then after spending the winter in the ground, they are stratified naturally, and in spring period give excellent, friendly shoots

Wintering

Irises Spuria in the photo

, purple color. It can be seen in our gardens, almost everywhere.​ (standard, miniature) - up to twenty centimeters. In order for the buds, and the irises themselves, to be large and not lose their color, they should be fed with fertilizers. In the very early spring, during the growing season, phosphate fertilizers are well suited, and after the plants have faded - phosphorus and potash fertilizers. Irises, like many garden flowers, cannot tolerate fresh manure. If you have very poor soils on your plot, it is advisable to increase the amount of top dressing, but on chernozems it can be reduced. Watering in the fall is reduced to a minimum.

fertilizers

​Back to the Table of Contents Most owners of dachas or private houses know what irises are, planting and caring for them is very simple. But in order for these flowers to please you every year, you need to ensure the proper cultivation and reproduction of irises. Nitrate fertilizers include sodium nitrate (NaNO3), calcium nitrate (Ca(NO3)2), and potassium nitrate (KNO3). On sandy soils and former peatlands during this period, it is advisable to introduce potash fertilizers, which ensures better absorption of nitrogen by irises.

1. The best time to plant, divide and transplant all bearded irises is after flowering, when new roots begin to grow. They are visible as greenish-yellow tubercles on the rhizome below the base of the leaves. When these tubercles - the beginnings of roots - germinate, they are very fragile and usually break off during transplantation, and new ones form only next year. Therefore, it is necessary to transplant irises either at a time when new roots have not yet developed, or in the fall, when they become fibrous and tough.
2. Irises are affected and
3. . When their flowering ends, flower stalks should be broken. As soon as the first cold weather sets in, they need to be cut to half the length, remove the yellowed and dried leaves.

Diseases, pests and their control

. When planting in the spring, stratification should be carried out in artificial conditions. To do this, the seeds need to be soaked, mixed with coarse sand treated with potassium permanganate. The mixture is sent to the refrigerator for several weeks. After that, you can sow irises. Swamp Most varieties of this species are quite winter-hardy

Depending on the time of flowering Before the start of frost, cover the tubers with spruce branches or leaves to protect the plants during frost. In the spring, the shelter will need to be removed so that the sun's rays can warm the roots of the plant. If you plan to plant iris bulbs in the fall, then the best time for this is the end of September or the beginning of October. It is important that there are no frosts on the ground during the landing. Otherwise, it is better to postpone the landing for two weeks.​

Irises are considered very common and unpretentious flowers. Such top dressing contributes to the “start of the race” in the development of the leaf apparatus, an increase in the size of peduncles and flowers. died out in winter. Well-rooted irises do not need shelter.

heterosporosis

With the onset of frost, heat-loving varieties should be sprinkled with peat, which must not be forgotten to be removed with the arrival of heat.

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- These are plants reaching one meter in height with a powerful rhizome and bright yellow flowers. Since, in the wild, they grow in swampy areas, they are very well suited for decorating the coastal zone of reservoirs.

As well as properly planted and well-groomed spireas. They tolerate both winter and changeable spring well. Weather conditions, as a rule, do not affect their powerful flowering.

Irises are:

Most importantly, during the waiting period, properly store tuber delenki. A dry, cool place is suitable for this. In this case, the bulbs do not need to be wrapped in a bag or a wet cloth, as this can lead to their decay. It is better to let the roots dry and provide a suitable temperature. environment.​

Planting site selection and soil composition

you can see them not only on neighboring summer cottages, but also in the city flowerbed, near the entrance or school. Why exactly these plants have become such favorites in the improvement of the city and sites? This fact is explained by the fact that they can bloom for two months and they do not care about the winter cold.

​Introduction phosphate fertilizers in early spring, it is ineffective, since phosphorus is extremely poorly absorbed by plants during low temperatures soil. In addition, affect the quality of inflorescences in this moment impossible, since these properties had already been formed in the embryo in the previous year.​

When and how to plant bearded irises

When planting, first make a small depression with a mound in the middle, place an iris on it, spread the roots evenly, cover them with earth, compacting it well with your hands around the plant. Delenki are placed shallow so that the rhizomes are warmed by the sun. If the roots are fresh and the ground is wet, then you can not water it.

. It can be recognized by the appearance of brown spots on the leaves. All affected leaves are cut and burned. Next, spray the plants blue vitriol(one hundred grams per bucket of water).

To properly prepare irises for wintering, you should first study their characteristics.

Bearded iris care

- This is an imitation of natural wintering conditions, which contributes to better germination and seed germination.

Looking at these interesting flowers, there is no doubt that these are irises. But it is not so. The so-called

Tall bearded irises are used for planting near paths with other types of color, and can act as a solitary planting on lawns, the care of which we described in the fall in the material. Grown for cutting into bouquets.​

Early

Its well-deserved place as ornamental plants, as well as anemones planted in autumn, irises occupied thanks to the extraordinary grace of form and aristocracy. These are perennial rhizomatous plants that have several thousand varieties worldwide. They are decorative throughout the flowering period.

Iris breeding scheme.

Irises are beautiful and unpretentious flowers that can be used to decorate a flower garden, garden path or decorative pond.

Feeding bearded irises

After the completion of flowering, the second maximum intensity of the development of bearded irises begins, which is characterized by an active increase in lateral growths. This phase of development also requires a good supply of nitrogen nutrition to plants - it is necessary for the successful formation of young rhizomes. During this period, it is advisable to introduce nitrogen in the ammonium form. Ammonia fertilizers include ammonium sulfate and ammonium chloride.​

Bearded iris, like no other flower, requires daily care: weeding, trimming leaves and faded flowers.

Irises are quite resistant to pests. They can only start

Winter-hardy varieties do not require additional shelter and tolerate even harsh winters very well.

Before dividing the bush, the plants need to be well watered

Top dressing in the spring

Bulbous irises are iridodictiums, xifiums and junos

Solitary landing

Which begin to bloom from the second half of May;

Iris flowers in the front garden

If you have a bulbous variety of iris, then you need to dig out the root immediately after flowering. All bulbs must be washed in a 0.2% potassium permanganate solution or in any other solution specially designed to prepare the plant for planting.

Top dressing in summer

Iris flowers belong to rhizomatous plants from the Iris family, or Kasatikovye. They grow everywhere, and today there are about seven hundred species of these flowers. Even the most whimsical gardener will be able to find this flower of various shapes and palettes.

In the summertime, fertilizers in the ammonium form are superior in their effectiveness to nitrate ones for two reasons. First, ammonium nitrogen, unlike nitrate nitrogen, is directly used for the synthesis of amino acids and proteins. Nitrate nitrogen is included in the metabolism only after its reduction to the ammonia form. Secondly, ammonium nitrogen is almost not washed out of the root distribution zone.

Bearded irises store water and nutrients in their rhizomes. Therefore, they need watering only when the soil is exceptionally dry, and also when a small seedling with a poorly developed rhizome is planted.

Top dressing in autumn

thrips

Preparation of bearded irises for wintering

Heat-loving must be carefully covered to avoid freezing

• . After that, they are carefully dug up and pulled out of the soil. The rhizomes are washed and dried. Then share sharp knife into parts, each of which must have at least one annual link.​
• . These are incredibly beautiful plants. But they are rather non-traditional, collectible individuals.
• - is the planting of a group of one plant species, which is bright accent the entire lawn. For this, unusual, brightly colored plants with a high decorative effect are used.
• ​Mid-early

The color scheme, in comparison with the same astilba, the video of planting and caring for which you will find here http://2gazon.ru/ozelenenie/cvety/astilba-iz-semyan.html, is quite diverse from white to dark purple. Particularly interesting are varieties that combine several colors and shades. For landscape design, dwarf varieties are most interesting.

After the bulbs have been cleaned of dirt, dry them at a temperature of no more than 25 degrees and store until autumn, until the right time and weather for planting comes. If you do not have the opportunity to dig up the tubers immediately after flowering, you can cover the entire flower bed with polyethylene. In open ground, rain and excess moisture can severely damage the plant. Too wet ground can cause rotting of the iris root system, so it is not recommended to keep open ground unprotected for a long time.

According to the legends, Hippocrates gave this name to the flower: he named the plant in honor of the goddess of the rainbow - Irida. In addition, the Romans named Florence after these flowers - the fields around it were dotted with irises of all shades. These plants have been featured not only in culture for more than two thousand years, but are also specially grown to obtain raw materials (essences) in the perfume industry.​

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​Note that the above recommendation is to increase nitrogen nutrition during the period when lateral growths begin to form (for middle lane Russia is mid-June - mid-July) does not coincide with those given in publications on growing irises. The roots are first located in the surface layer of the soil and only then deepen. That is why it is necessary to loosen the ground around the irises very carefully. In the early years, the ends of the roots branch out and form thin root hairs. In the third year, they usually stop growing, but remain active, assimilating nutrients. For preventive purposes, spraying with fungicides should be carried out.

A little about irises

​Prepared planting material disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate and dried again, you can in the sun. Leaves and roots are pruned, it is enough to leave up to ten centimeters of their length.

Iridodictiums

Description of irises

Border irises are used in the same way as tall ones, with the difference that they are often planted in shrubs. Dwarf irises are used for planting near paths, borders. They are great for rocky gardens. The greatest effect is achieved by planting large groups of monochromatic varieties.​

Which have been flowering since the beginning of June;

Irises are divided into two main groups, which are represented by bearded and beardless species.

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Classification of the genus Iris by subgenus.

In the second phase of intensive development of irises, simultaneously with the growth of rhizomes of lateral growths, the formation of the rudiments of future inflorescences takes place. The formation of future generative organs can proceed successfully only against the background of a good supply of plants with phosphorus. The end of the second maximum development of irises coincides with the beginning of the deterioration of their life factors.

How to plant irises

Every year, on the side of the old faded shoots, not only new roots are formed, but also rhizome links - the iris grows further and wider. Only the outer shoots bloom, while the inner ones (together with their roots) gradually wither, dry up and die. At the same time, they reach the surface layer and are often intertwined with each other. As a result, a strong plexus of dead rhizomes forms in the middle of the iris bush. Then you need to urgently separate them and seat them. This is usually done after 3-4 years. Division can be delayed if the old, leafless rhizome links are broken and removed. Then free space is created in the middle of the bush.

Blooming irises grown from bulbs

With good development after transplantation, it is not necessary to feed the plants in the first year of growth. In subsequent years, they

Seedlings prepared in this way can be stored in a dry room for up to a crescent.

(mesh irises) - bulbous plants, very tiny. They have a single flower with a perianth. Most suitable look for breeding in the northern regions. They have a very low growth, a different color of the flower. The bulb is one very fleshy scale. They bloom very early, as soon as the snow melts. Flowering lasts up to three weeks.

Planting irises in autumn

This type of iris is found wild in Western Europe and the mountains of Central Asia.

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Planting irises in the spring is an option, rather, for those who have not yet dealt with irises, or previous attempts to transplant the plant after flowering have failed. In this case, you obviously purchased material for planting in a store and kept it at home or in the cellar throughout the winter. Such tubers must be treated with growth simulators before planting. Also, during the winter, some bulbs or roots may rot, so carefully inspect the planting material and, if necessary, cut off damaged areas.

There are two types of rhizomes of irises - bulbous and root. Root varieties have annual peduncles, a root system in the form of woven filamentous or cord-like processes. These flowers have practically no leaves on the stem, and the irises themselves are collected in bunches that look like a fan. The peduncle itself is quite large, but solitary, has a pretty shapeless appearance and a beautiful shade of all the colors of the rainbow. Irises bloom most often in May and delight the eye until the end of July. The fruit of the plant looks like a box with three nests.

The successful survival of plants in the autumn-winter period is facilitated by an increase in the concentration of soluble carbohydrates in the cell sap of their organs. The process of accumulation of soluble carbohydrates actively proceeds with the optimal supply of phosphorus and potassium to the plant. All this indicates the need for phosphorus feeding of irises when they enter the second phase of intensive development.

Planting irises in spring

Dwarf irises can stay in one place for up to 10 years, unlike tall bearded ones. In the third or fifth year, iris should be planted. It depends on the nature and speed of aging of a particular variety, but when flowering is weakened, it must be rejuvenated. When transplanting, a new place in the garden is chosen, where the soil is not depleted and not infected with diseases inherent in irises. If it is necessary to plant in the same place, the soil should be replaced with fresh.

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Iris care from seeding to transplanting. Features of growing Japanese, Dutch, German varieties.

Spring and summer are a time of riot of colors and aromas. We love this period not only for warmth, but also for the beauty of home flowers. Among them are noteworthy irises. They have entered the life of gardeners so long ago that it is difficult to imagine a site without one iris bush.

Their variegated color, relative ease of cultivation and the ability to enrich the soil on which they grow attract both professionals and lovers of creating beautiful flower beds in the country.

Let's talk about irises, their cultivation and care in more detail.

A variety of bearded iris - yellow, red, white, blue, white-pink, purple, black: what it looks like, photo

flowerbed with colorful irises

The bearded iris has such a diverse palette that you want to purchase and plant every shade on your site.

Look at the photo selection below and be inspired by a similar desire:

photo of yellow iris, example 1
photo of yellow iris, example 2
photo of yellow iris, example 3
photo of red iris, example 1
photo of red iris, example 2
photo of red iris, example 3
photo of red iris, example 4
photo of white iris, example 1
photo of white iris, example 2
photo of white iris, example 3
white-pink iris Dreams of love
white and pink rice Blushing Kiss
white-pink iris Kentucky wumen
white iris varieties White lotus
photo of white-pink iris Sosati Paige
photo of white iris Mesmerizer
blue iris example 1
blue iris example 2
blue iris example 3
purple iris example 1
purple iris example 2
purple iris Bubble bubble
purple iris example 2
black iris example 1
black irises, example 2
black iris example 3
black iris Dark Passion
purple iris Gypsy Romens

How to buy iris seeds in China in the Aliexpress online store: links to the catalog

a collage of photos of irises, the seeds of which are sold on Aliexpress

If you have a burning desire to diversify the color scheme of your flower bed in the country / near the house with exotic varieties of irises, visit Aliexpress.

• Catalog with iris seeds on Aliexpress you can see and .

screenshot of the Aliexpress page with the results of the search for iris seeds for the query "iris tectorum"

We talked about the rules for registering on Aliexpress, about the features of ordering goods -

Growing irises from seeds from China

photo of iris seeds

To increase the chances of 100% germination of iris seeds, choose their specific specimens before buying, not varietal ones.

Since the seeds will come to you from distant China, do not plant them immediately in the ground. Because there is no exact information about the date of their collection. They could be stored before the sale for more than one week.

• If you purchased the seeds in early autumn, prepare peat pots with sandy soil for them and sow them.
• Dig pots in an open area with good lighting.
• With the first frost, cover the area with seedlings with straw and leaves.
  Experienced gardeners for these purposes use a synthetic winterizer, which is used in the sewing business.
  If your seeds have time to germinate before the winter cold, then such a warm pillow will protect them from freezing and keep a free flow of air.

If you received the seeds in winter, prepare them for planting in open soil in the spring. To do this, stratify the seeds of irises:

• dampen a cloth with water
• spread the seeds inside it and wrap
• put in polyethylene and in a tray
• put the last one in the refrigerator under the freezer so that the temperature is -3-5℃

Perform all the above steps a month before landing in the ground. For example, in February, then in March to sow the seeds in open soil.

Stratification softens the seed coat so that the sprout can pierce it during growth.

Be prepared for the fact that after sowing the seeds, you will see the flowering of irises only 3-4 years after planting in open ground.

When is the best time to plant bearded iris: in spring or autumn?

flower bed with classic bearded irises planted in autumn

• Varieties of the bearded iris reproduce by roots. Therefore, the best time for their separation and planting is the end of summer-autumn.
• During this period, the irises have already faded, their rhizomes are full of strength and will well endure all separation manipulations.
• Second important point- young plants will have time to adapt to the soil and conditions in the flower bed. They will be ready for wintering and for the new warm season.

If you purchased the rhizomes of the desired variety of bearded irises later, store them like this:

• carefully examine the condition of the roots, remove damaged and rotted areas with a knife
• dip the roots for a third of an hour in a weak solution of potassium permanganate
• leave to dry in the sun or on a windowsill in a warm place
• put in a box and sprinkle with sawdust or dry peat
• store in a cool place, for example, on a balcony until spring

In the spring, after the snow melts, plant the roots of the irises in the prepared soil. Please note - they will show the maximum flowering only after dad years.

When is it better to plant irises in open ground: in spring and how to care?

separated young irises before planting

Depending on the type of irises, there are differences in their spring planting in open ground.

The general point is soil preparation. For this:

• determine the type of soil and add to it those substances with which it is poor. For example, acid is neutralized by ash, dolomite flour, a piece of chalk,
  with an excess of sand - earth with a high content of clay,
  loam - peat and sand,
• enrich ordinary soil with compost and phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. Manure is not suitable as a source of nutrients for irises in the spring,
• choose a well-lit place in the morning without drafts on the site. After dinner it is better if it is shaded,
• carry out soil disinfection and weed suppression with fungicide and herbicide, respectively,
• think over and perform drainage in the area under the irises.
• plant seedlings in a certain order - checkerboard, after, in a circle. In the first two options, keep the distance between the holes at 40-50 cm, in the third - 30 cm,
• feed the plants only until flower buds form. Irises are unpretentious in care, therefore they do not particularly need additional enrichment of the soil with fertilizers.

• plant bearded irises in shallow holes, in the center of which pour a mound of dry soil / sand. Lay the root on it, straighten the roots. Fill the hole so that the top of the root remains visible,
• deepen other types of irises in the holes by 2-3 cm without opening the root system,
• after planting, water under the root of irises of all kinds, except for bearded ones. The latter will appreciate additional watering only in case of extremely dry spring/summer,
• drainage is required for the soil under the bearded irises, so that there is no increase in its moisture. Other types of plants love moisture in the soil.

When iris diseases appear, try to respond as quickly as possible:

• wilted and yellowed leaves, buds, flowers - a signal of the danger of infection of other plants. Therefore, remove the diseased along with the root and burn it,
• from slugs, spread wet rags or burdock sheets between rows overnight. Gather them together with the slugs in the morning and throw them away
• spray with drugs for diseases only until the formation of buds with flowers,
• after flowering, inspect the iridarium and remove diseased specimens.

Planting irises in the ground and care in August, autumn: tips

split iris root for planting in August

The turn of summer and autumn - it's time to transplant irises to another place or propagate them vegetatively, by roots.

• Dig up bearded specimens with a pitchfork so as not to injure the roots.
• Shake them off the ground and separate the mother root with a knife, hands, a shovel. Save 1-3 buds, a couple of root hairs, and a few leaves on each cut. Cut the last fan out by a third.
• Cut out the affected areas with a knife.
• Treat the resulting material with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, let dry in the sun. Sprinkle cuts with a mixture of charcoal and sulfur.
• Plant according to the recommendations of the previous section.
• Water bearded irises sparingly.
• Feed the plants in the fall before wintering with mineral fertilizers. Then the irises will have the strength to endure the cold and begin a new growth cycle in the spring.
• Sprinkle the flower bed immediately after the first frost with fallen leaves, shovel, sawdust, or light synthetic materials so that the plants do not die/damage due to low winter temperatures.

Why irises do not bloom, only leaves: reasons

plot with irises that do not bloom due to disease

There are several reasons for this phenomenon:

• long stay in one place. Professional gardeners recommend changing it for irises at least once every 4-5 years,
• too much shade, too little sunlight,
• they are too young, that is, less than 2-3 years have passed since planting the roots,
• tightness in the flower bed. If you have planted irises close to a building or to each other, have not transplanted them for a long time, or violated the distance between the holes during planting, the absence of flowers in plants is expected,
• deep roots in the ground. The iris spends all its energy on moving the root to the surface of the earth, and not on the formation and flowering of buds,
• freezing of plants. At extremely low temperatures, without sheltering the roots, you won’t have to wait for flowers in the summer,
• plant diseases when flower stalks are affected.

Transplantation of bearded irises to another place: when is it better?

pitchfork near the iris root for digging and replanting

If you are going to change the location of the bearded irises, do it either in early spring or after they bloom - in early autumn.

Along the way, you can combine the transplant with the separation of child roots for propagation.

In no case do not dig out bearded irises during the growing season - the formation of a peduncle and its flowering.

Pruning irises, caring for irises after flowering: tips

irises before and after pruning

When the irises have faded and the last bud has fallen off, break the pedicel at the very base, closer to the root.

Do not touch the leaves until the first frost. With their onset, shorten each sheet by 50%, maintaining the conical shape of the fan.

The same procedure is justified in the spring when young plants are planted or old ones are transplanted. By shortening their leaves, you will enable the irises to strengthen the roots before flowering.

Caring for irises after flowering is quite simple:

• manually remove weeds in the flower bed
• gently loosen 2 cm of soil around them
• apply fertilizer under the root in the fall before the winter cold arrives
• cover a flower bed with irises spruce branches, dry leaves

Irises - preparation for winter: how to cover?

fallen leaves - material for sheltering irises for the winter

There are differences in sheltering irises that have a bulbous or cutting root system:

• for the first, use fallen leaves, dry sand, chaff, sawdust, and cover with spruce branches on top,
• the second is more comfortable under a thin layer of dry peat and pine branches. Fallen leaves can provoke a debate of the roots during the melting of snow in the spring.

Cover not with a solid carpet, but with a mound of each plant, leaving a small tail of leaves.

The height of the shelter ranges from 10-15 cm. According to the luminaries of selection and gardening, each centimeter of the shelter hides 1℃ of frost. That is, near the root of the irises, it will stay 0℃ in frosts down to -15℃.

Re-sheltering may be necessary only in cases where the temperature regularly falls below -15℃.

Pay attention to the type / variety. Proven over the years, irises are immune to frost and changing weather conditions in your area. New breeding representatives, alas, no. Look after them with special care and be sure to cover them.

• With the arrival of the first frost, cut the leaves of irises in the shape of a cone, leaving 10-15 cm from the ground. Thus, you will protect the development and spread of plant diseases.
• Pay attention to the nature of winter. If it has little snow and is cold, cover your entire iridarium.

Be sure to remove the shelter in the spring, when the snow has melted and you will be able to move freely through the flower beds. Bearded irises try to rake branches and peat early so that their roots warm up under the sun.

Dutch bulbous iris: planting and care

flowerbed of colorful Dutch irises

If you decide to diversify your iridaria with Dutch varieties, pay attention to the features of caring for them:

• plant bulbs in August in moist, greasy soil soaked in mineral fertilizers,
• before planting, disinfect the bulbs with potassium permanganate by dipping them for half an hour in its weak solution, or with a fungicide,
• be sure to loosen the soil and raise it by 10-15 cm with a dry earthen mixture with fertilizers,
• deepen the bulbs of Dutch irises to a distance equal to 3 sizes each. Top with dry soil
• plant these varieties of irises in bouquets in a circle, retreating 10 cm between the holes,
• do not water the plants immediately after planting. They are very afraid of excess moisture, therefore, while watering the "neighbors" in the flower bed, cover the irises with foil,
• feed them with mineral fertilizers a week before the buds open,
• after flowering, dig up the bulbs for storage until the end of summer. Usually this procedure is carried out in May. In the place where the Dutch irises grow, plant other plants that will have time to bloom and please your eyes, for example, velvet,
• check the bulbs for integrity, cut off dry and diseased roots. Place them stored in a warm, dry place until August,
• if winters in your area are excessively harsh, additionally cover the Dutch varieties of irises.

Flower - Japanese iris: planting and care

flower bed with lush flowers of Japanese irises

Japanese varieties of irises love a lot of moisture during the flowering period, but without its stagnation. But the cold winters of Russia are not to the liking of irises. Therefore, it is necessary to cover them during the cold weather.

There are not as many types of Japanese irises for Russian gardeners as bearded ones, but they are distinguished by a large diameter of flowers. The latter reach up to 25 cm.

Consider the nuances of caring for this type of iris, which differ from the rest:

• landing - dig holes as deep as a matchbox. Sprinkle the root with dry soil and water. Keep a distance between the holes of 30-35 cm,
• reproduction by dividing the rhizome is allowed even without digging up the maternal root.
  Undercut the young leaves and plant fragment of the underground part with a shovel/knife. Treat the cut area dry charcoal. Plant young material in the ground 1-2 days after digging,
• build drainage in the flower bed so that abundant watering does not provoke stagnation of water and rotting of the roots,
• pour earthen sides around the holes so that water gets directly to the roots of irises when watering,
• spray plants from thrips, cut leaves in early autumn to burn pests and their future larvae,
• sprinkle with soil / sand where the roots come to the surface. So you will ensure its good development and health of the plant itself.

Flower - Germanic iris: planting and care

yellow-blue Germanic irises bloom

The Germanic iris is the progenitor of the modern bearded species. It is still valuable in cosmetology, cooking, and everyday life.

How to plant irises in the country, what to plant nearby?

well-groomed flower bed, which also has irises

Irises feel good both in a mono version and in a flower bed with neighbors from other flowers / bushes.

Plant them:

• along the tracks
• in round flower beds
• among the stones
• on the shore of the reservoir and in it along the water line

Consider a number of points before planting irises with other plants:

• their roots are close to the surface of the earth or even protrude outwards. Therefore, the roots of neighbors must lie deeper so that they do not interfere with each other,
• the height of irises, depending on the species, ranges from 40 to 70 cm and above,
• they like a lot of sun before lunch and do not like abundant regular watering,
• afraid of weeds.

Plant next to the irises:

• spirea bushes
• marigold
• badan
• mountain pine
• lupine
• lilies

However, the most rational decision will be planting irises of different colors and heights together. So you will need to care for the flower bed in the same way without adjusting for differences in approaches from other flowers / shrubs.

The use of irises in landscape design: photo

flowerbed of irises on the shore of an artificial pond

The beauty of blooming irises and their unpretentiousness in care won the hearts of professionals and lovers of creating beauty on the site / in the flower garden. irises in landscape design, example 3 irises in landscape design, example 7
irises in landscape design, example 8

So, we examined in detail the stages of caring for irises. different varieties from seeds to seedlings of roots, inspired by viewing photos of their species and landscape combinations, chose their favorite specimens on Aliexpress.
The rest is work personal experience communication with irises.

Even if you have never planted flowers on your site, it's time to close this gap. Iris Help!

Video: irises - planting, care and reproduction

The word "iris" is translated from Greek as "rainbow". This is the name given to perennial beautifully flowering plants for the variety of shades. In the people they are affectionately called "roosters" or "irises" because they resemble a scythe. And also because of the shape of the flowers, which look like a rooster's beard and comb.

In addition to their beautiful appearance, irises have medicinal properties. Today there are about three hundred varieties of these magnificent flowers. But the most popular among gardeners are Germanic irises. They are widespread in our country. The type species of the genus is Germanic iris. The varieties grown today in summer cottages can be called hybrids (Iris hybrida hort). Today there are about 35 thousand of them.

german iris

This variety is extremely rare in vivo. It was first described in the 19th century in Germany. Later, 3.T. Artyushenko on the territory of Ukraine: in the Transcarpathian region, in the vicinity of the city of Vinogradovo. Germanic violet iris has broadly xiphoid bluish leaves. Their length reaches 50 centimeters, width - 30 mm. The peduncle of the culture is branched. May be as long as the leaves or longer. The flowers are large, bluish-purple or purple. They have a pleasant strong aroma, light blue or yellowish beard. The box is slightly elongated, oval in shape. Seeds are small, wrinkled.

Bearded irises: description

A large group of varieties and species of bearded irises belongs to a separate complex and interesting group. Their rhizome has well-marked annual thickenings - links. They can be quite thick and completely naked. Germanic bearded irises are distinguished by large, brightly colored flowers. They have numerous hairs on the perianths of the beard.

German iris: varieties

These are moisture-loving, frost-resistant flowers that do not require complex care. They are very popular with gardeners around the world. Refined and elegant irises can decorate any area. They look great in flower beds and natural landscapes, grow quite quickly. The benefits of irises are as follows:

• Affordable price bulbs.
• Simple agricultural technique.
• Original appearance.
• Compatibility with other garden plants.

Sultan's Palace

This Germanic iris is considered one of the most spectacular in its family. The delightful flower has bloody-scarlet upper petals, collected in an elegant dome, and dark red, with a burgundy, almost black, edging around the edge. The beard has a rich yellow tint.

The graceful shape of Sultan's Palace iris, as well as its exquisite delicate aroma, delight gardeners. This species blooms in May for two to three weeks. Magnificent dark red buds bloom on a powerful stem. Its height reaches 60 cm. This species is often used to decorate flower beds.

English Cottage

And in the next photo you can see another Germanic iris. It is created with German pedantry in the style of English classics. The impeccable set of lines of this perfection has formed a truly luxurious bud. Dazzling snow-white large flowers cover lavender veins at the base of the petal with bright yellow tongues of dense villi (in the center). The diameter of this miracle when fully opened reaches fifteen centimeters. The stems are flexible and strong. They can grow up to one meter in length. The leaves are light green, collected in a fan-shaped bunch. Flowering begins in May. It is during this period that the entire garden is filled with a delicious aroma.

Another important advantage of this plant is that the Germanic iris English Cottage belongs to remontant plants. Its magnificent flowering can also be enjoyed at the end of the summer season.

Crinoline

And this is probably the highest German iris. An unusually beautiful herbaceous perennial can grow up to 120 cm in your garden. Its leaves are xiphoid, covered with a slight wax coating. They are collected in fan-shaped bundles. It is noteworthy that the flowers remain decorative throughout the summer. They appear on a branched strong stem. The buds are dark burgundy with a white speck on the lower petals. The bright yellow beard is covered with dense hairs. This Germanic iris is very stable in cutting. He needs minimal care (we will talk about this a little later). The plant prefers well-lit areas, protected from wind and moisture stagnation.

German iris: planting and care

If you want to breed this crop, you first need to choose a place to plant. This should be an area that is well lit in the morning. A slope or hill is most suitable, allowing melt water to drain unhindered. Germanic iris, which is not difficult to plant, loves good drainage. In addition, all varieties of this crop need nutrient-rich soil. Therefore, if it does not meet such requirements on the site, it must be fertilized.

Before planting (in spring), add compost or oily soil to the soil. garden soil, feed it with potassium-phosphorus fertilizers. If the acidity of the soil is increased, it is necessary to add to it wood ash or Loamy soils require dilution with peat and sand, and sandy soils with clay. To disinfect the soil before planting, treat it with a fungicide and herbicides. And one more important detail: when planting Germanic iris, do not fertilize the land with manure.

We process planting material

In spring, planting material needs to be treated with growth stimulants (Zircon, Ecogel). In addition, it is necessary to shorten roots that are too long, using a sharp garden knife for this. The same applies to rotten areas. Roots should be disinfected. To do this, it is enough to hold them for about twenty minutes in a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Landing in the ground

To plant German iris in open ground, you need to make a small hole. In the center you need to pour a mound of sand, on which carefully in horizontal position lay out the roots. After that, they must be straightened and covered with soil so that the upper sections remain above the ground. Now the plant needs to be well watered. If you bury the rhizome completely, it may rot. The distance between plants should be at least fifty centimeters.

Iris Care

Many gardeners and experienced growers Germanic iris is bred on their plots. Planting and caring for it is quite simple. Therefore, keeping simple rules, even a beginner can cope with this work. The main feature of this culture is the love of warmth and light. If you have prepared the site well for planting, then the irises will have enough nutrients embedded in the soil. If the soil is depleted, at the growth stage, you can feed the plant with phosphorus-potassium compounds, which are applied under the root. During flowering, this is not recommended.

Irises are in dire need of abundant irrigation, especially during the budding period. At this time, they are recommended to be watered as soon as the soil at the roots dries. Weeding is also very important for these plants. Their root system is close to the surface. Therefore, in order not to injure it, weeds should be removed manually. In addition, two or three times per season it is necessary to loosen the soil.

After the bud blooms, it is necessary to cut off the flower stalks (if you are not going to plant the plant). Cut the yellowed leaves, making them semicircular. When the foliage dries completely, remove it. late autumn(before frost) sprinkle the bare roots with soil and mulch the area with sand or peat for about ten centimeters. In very cold winters, the plant is covered with spruce branches or dry leaves.