Landscape design of the site. Bearded irises: planting and caring for German iris, interesting varieties and tips

For some, the time of sowing seeds for seedlings is long-awaited and pleasant chores, for someone - a difficult need, and someone is thinking about whether it’s easier to buy ready seedlings in the market or with 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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Pork meat salad with mushrooms is a rural dish that can often be found on festive table in the village. This recipe is with champignons, but if it is possible to use forest mushrooms, then be sure to cook it this way, 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.

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There are a number of different colors that are especially loved by gardeners. They are actively grown in household plots and flower beds in different parts of our country. One of the most common and favorite plants of this kind can be called irises, which are distinguished by their diversity and are quite unpretentious in cultivation. Such flowers will delight the owner with wonderful luxurious flowers of the most different colors. How is the cultivation of German irises carried out, and what kind of care does this culture need?

Germanic irises are a particularly common variety of the bearded iris. There are many varieties of such a plant, and all of them are able to take their rightful place in your garden.

How to start breeding Germanic iris? Planting a plant

Landing Time

Most gardening experts are sure that irises should be divided and replanted literally immediately after flowering, as this gives them the opportunity to take root before the onset of cold weather. However, if you live in areas where autumn is warm and long, you can afford not to rush to transplant. In fact, this crop can be planted at almost any time of the year, both in spring and autumn, and in summer after flowering. At the same time, it must be remembered that German irises are strongly recommended to be transplanted at intervals of three to four years, since otherwise they begin to degenerate, actively grow and cease to give color.

Where to plant Germanic iris? Choice of location. Priming

The landing of German irises should take place on those land plots that are well lit by the sun in the morning. It is best to choose a slope or hill for this purpose, providing a normal outflow of melt water. Extremely important role also plays the presence of excellent drainage. All varieties of this crop love nutrient-rich soil, so if the soil in your area does not meet these requirements, it is worth fertilizing it. In the spring, before planting, add oily garden soil or compost to the soil, also use potassium-phosphorus fertilizers. In the event that the soil is sour, it is worth mixing dolomite flour into it or wood ash. Loamy soil should be diluted with peat and sand, and sandy, on the contrary, with clay. To decontaminate the soil before planting, treat it with a fungicide and use herbicides. If you are going to plant Germanic irises, do not fertilize the soil with manure.

Planting material processing

If you plant irises in spring time, you need to process first planting material using growth stimulants (for example, Ecogel or Zircon). You should also carefully trim too long roots and be sure to remove rotten areas. To disinfect the roots, they can be held in a solution of potassium permanganate for about twenty minutes.

Landing in the ground

Irises are planted in the following way- a mound of sand is poured inside a small hole, after which the rhizomes of the plant are carefully laid out on top in a horizontal position. Next, you should straighten the roots and sprinkle them with soil so that the upper parts of the rhizomes remain above the ground. After you need to thoroughly water the plant. If you completely bury the rhizome, the irises can rot. The distance between individual irises should be about half a meter.

What does the german iris need? flower care

The main feature of this culture is its love for a sufficient amount of light and heat. If we talk about watering, then sufficient soil moisture plays a special role during the budding period. At this time, the plants need to be watered systematically and with a sufficient volume of water. Watering should be done when the soil near the roots dries out.

If you have properly prepared the site for planting, then the German irises will have enough of those nutrients that are already in the soil. However, if you think that you can’t do without top dressing, it is better to give preference to phosphorus-potassium compounds, which are applied under the root at the growth stage. In no case should you fertilize the flowers during flowering.

The timely weeding of irises plays an extremely important role. Them root system is near the surface, and in order not to damage it, it is worth removing weeds manually. From time to time, you also need to very carefully loosen the soil. Wilted flowers should be removed as they can become a source of pests.

After the end of flowering in irises, it is necessary to cut the flower stalks if you do not plan to carry out seating. Yellowish leaves should also be trimmed, making them semicircular. In a warm autumn, German irises may well bloom again, but after their foliage has completely withered, it is necessary to cut it to a height of about ten centimeters and burn it.

Before frosts, it is necessary to sprinkle the bare roots of plants with soil, and also to mulch the area using sand or peat by eight to ten centimeters. If you can experience severe frosts, it is worth covering this place with dry leaves or spruce branches.

Shelter from irises is usually removed by the end of April, but you should be guided by air temperature and the likelihood of frost. In this case, you need to act especially carefully so as not to damage the kidneys that have already begun to grow.

German irises will be an excellent decoration for your backyard, without requiring special care and serious time costs.

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 color scheme 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 seeds early autumn, prepare for them peat pots with sandy soil and sow.
• 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, 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 between rows wet rags or burdock leaves at night. 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 your plants in the fall before wintering 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 diseases

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. When extreme 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 this either in early spring or after their flowering - 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. Irises, proven over the years, are immune to frost and changeable 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. For 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 excess moisture, therefore, while watering the "neighbors" in the flower bed, cover the irises with a film,
• 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 severe, additionally cover dutch varieties 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:

• planting - dig holes with a depth of 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. That's how you secure it good development and the 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 solution would be to plant irises 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 reservoir

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

Germanic iris(iris, violet root) - this is a species perennial herbs genus Iris. It is also called bearded - due to the presence of hairs on the flower petals.

The flowers of the plant are located on the peduncle, which is sometimes divided into two. The largest number of flowers on the peduncle is five, but this is rare. As a rule, 2-3 flowers are present on one peduncle. Each flower blooms for 3-5 days, while they bloom alternately.
Iris blooms in May-June.

The leaves are flat, gray-green. While the iris grows from 60 cm to 1 meter in height, the leaves remain shorter. They create like a fan. If the leaves of one plant are less than seven, then it does not bloom.

The fruit is an elongated triangular capsule.

Rhizome - light brown, thick, sometimes with branching. The pulp contains a lot of starch.

Germanic iris is distributed throughout the world, where it is allowed to survive climatic conditions.

Collection and storage

For the preparation of decoctions, tinctures and other preparations, harvested rhizomes of the plant are used. They are harvested in autumn and early spring. After digging, the rhizome is cleaned from the ground, root hairs are removed. To dry, the rhizome is cut lengthwise and, placing a thin layer on paper or dry matter, is dried under a roof in the open air. Also, the rhizomes can be dried in special dryers, at a temperature of no more than 50 degrees, controlling the process so that the roots do not burn or darken. The shelf life of such raw materials is three years.

The composition of the german iris

bitterness
The action of bitterness:

• increase appetite;
• normalize digestion;
• stimulates the secretion of gastric juice due to irritation of the taste buds of the oral cavity.

Benzoic acid
Action:

• helps to cure skin pathologies;
• has antiseptic properties;
• has an antifungal effect (useful for trichophytosis and mycoses);

Fatty oils (fats)
Fats are one of the main sources of energy for humans. Them the energy value twice as high as saccharides, subject to their bioavailability and the ability of the body to absorb them.

resins
Plant resins help to cure the following pathologies:

• diseases of the kidneys, liver, urinary tract;
• neoplasms of the thyroid gland;
• respiratory pathology;
• ENT diseases;
• gynecological complications;
• violation of metabolic processes;
• bruises, injuries, wounds, etc.

Tannins
Action:

• capillary-strengthening (P-vitamin) action;
• Anti-inflammatory - on the intestinal mucosa;
• Reduce the secretion of digestive juices;
• Have an astringent effect;
• They slow down intestinal motility, thus stimulating the absorption of beneficial substances by the mucosa.

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
The action of vitamin C:

• regulates blood coagulation processes, takes part in the metabolism of iron and folic acid;
• in high doses, it effectively prevents viral and cancerous pathologies;
• restores the body after stress;
• strengthens immunity against infections;
• ensures the normal absorption of iron and calcium by the body, as well as the excretion of heavy metals.

Starch
Properties:

• anti-sclerotic;
• anti-inflammatory;
• enveloping.

Action:

• lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood and in the liver;
• is an antiulcer agent;
• activates the endogenous production of vitamin B o 2 (riboflavin).

Flavonoids
Properties of flavonoids:

• capillary-strengthening (P-vitamin);
• cardiotropic;
• antispasmodic and hypotensive;
• diuretic (diuretic);
• choleretic and hepatoprotective;
• hemostatic, etc.

Carotenoids
Carotenoids are powerful antioxidants. Therefore, they are effective in the prevention of a number of oncological diseases, heart pathologies and age-related macular degeneration.

alkaloids
Action of alkaloids:

• alkaloids have an effect on nervous system: in small doses - exciting, in large - depressing;
• normalize blood circulation;
• have an analgesic effect.

organic acids
Action:

• Improved appetite;
• Activation of metabolism, as a result of which the absorption of fats is normalized;
• Strengthening immunity;
• Purification of toxins;
• Restore healthy digestion.

Properties of German iris

Germanic iris has the following properties:

• Anticancer;
• Anti-inflammatory;
• bactericidal;
• Antifungal;
• Antioxidant;
• Antihelminthic;
• Stimulant;
• Astringent;
• Diuretic;
• Choleretic;
• Laxative;
• Hepatoprotective;
• Hemostatic;
• Painkiller;
• Antipyretic;
• General strengthening;
• Tonic;
• Cleansing;
• obstetric.

Indications for the use of German iris

German iris is used in the treatment of the following pathologies:

• respiratory pathologies (bronchitis, bronchial asthma, cough, pneumonia, pleurisy);
• headache, migraine with bilious vomiting;
• angina (acute tonsillitis);
• intestinal colic, diarrhea;
• gastritis;
• liver disease;
• inflammation of the digestive tract;
• hepatitis;
• cholelithiasis;
• infected wounds and ulcers, fistulas;
• toothache;
• tumors (benign and malignant);
• neuralgia (in particular sciatic neuralgia);
• uterine diseases;
• impetigo;
• inflammation of the mammary gland;
• infectious and viral pathologies;
• pulmonary tuberculosis;
• pathology of the heart muscle;
• depression;

The iris plant was described in his writings by Avicenna. He wrote that it was a "hot and dry" plant, capable of "healing pains and stopping putrefaction." Avicenna drew attention to the antitumor effect of iris. For example, this is how he suggested treating diseases of the uterus: "The oil of iris in the form of drinking and rubbing dissolves and softens the hardening of the uterus. Also, if its root is boiled in rose oil, it is salutary in diseases of the uterus." Avicenna wrote about wound healing and many other properties of iris: "Its rhizome heals burns hot water because it dries and cleanses enough. Iris heals wounds. The best combination iris - with rose oil."

In Indian traditional medicine, iris rhizome is used for diseases of the gallbladder. plant efficiency in this moment not proven.

Traditionally peeled and washed pieces of the root are called "dental root", and are recommended for children to chew when teething. However, doctors do not recommend doing this, since infection can be introduced into the child's body.

Iris is an ingredient in toothpaste, powder, and herbal cough teas.

German iris treatment

Root (rhizome)

In folk medicine, the rhizome of the Germanic iris is mainly used, which has a pleasant aroma similar to that of night violet.

The rhizome of the plant has been used since ancient times as a warming and diaphoretic, for colds and stomach problems. The crushed root is used in the confectionery industry as a flavoring agent in various culinary additives. For example, drinks sold under the brands "Bombay Sapphire" and "Magellan Gin" (the latter being an alcoholic drink) contain the rhizome and sometimes iris flowers as a flavoring agent and also to change color.

From a decoction of the rhizome of the Germanic iris, a rinse is made that helps with toothache and for the treatment of dandruff. If it is allowed in the ear, tinnitus will disappear over time. The root of the plant is useful in "standing breathing".

The iris rhizome is part of the famous Zdrenko antitumor collection, which is indicated for bladder papillomatosis, cancerous tumors, and various breast tumors. The essential oil and bitterness contained in the rhizome have a healing effect in the following diseases:

• anacid gastritis;
• diseases of the digestive system;
• stomach colic;
• stomach ulcer;
• liver pathology.

seeds

also in traditional medicine iris seeds are used. They are ground into powder and used as a powder for external bleeding provoked by soft tissue injuries.

Leaves

Cosmetic infusions and lotions are prepared from iris leaves, which perfectly cleanse the skin, promote its regeneration and smooth wrinkles.

Preparations of german iris

Germanic iris is used only in traditional medicine. To date, the plant has not found application in official medicine.

Essential oil of iris, which is usually obtained in industry from german iris, is used in the production of high-quality expensive perfumes. It also finds use in aromatherapy. However, when using iris and its essential oil, care must be taken - it is not recommended to use them for medicinal or cosmetic purposes without consulting a doctor, as this can lead to allergies.

There are two types of iris essential oil:
1. Light yellow, thick (oil-concrete).
2. Yellow liquid (oil absolute).

Both oils have a strong violet scent. Essential oils of iris are quite expensive and are used mainly in the manufacture of high-quality first-class perfumes.

Also essential oil Germanic iris is used in aromatherapy. The wonderful aroma of essential oil relaxes and calms the nervous system, relieves fatigue. Since ancient times, it is believed that it even activates creative possibilities, and sharpens intuition. Perhaps that is why the mysterious, cool aroma of orris root attracts not only perfumers, but also people who practice meditation.

How to use:

• Aroma lamp: 3-5 drops of essential oil for 30 square meters premises. Promotes relaxation, sets in a romantic mood.
• Massage with iris essential oil has a positive effect on the muscles, relieving pain and tension. For massage, it is recommended to mix 8-9 drops of essential oil with 30-35 g of vegetable oil.
• Enrichment of cosmetic products: one or two drops per 15 g of cosmetic product. Can be added to shampoo, shower gel, cream.
• Compresses with essential oil of german iris will perfectly help to eliminate pain. For a compress, 7-8 drops are dissolved in a glass of water.
• A bath with iris essential oil will help you relax. Consistency: 6-7 drops of oil per 20 ml of emulsifier.

Contraindications to the use of german iris essential oil:
1. Do not use orally (drink).
2. Contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.

Germanic iris oil is well combined with the oil of the following plants:

• cedar;
• red sandalwood;
• fragrant kananga;
• cypress;
• mimosa;
• orange-bergamot;
• neroli.

Also, iris essential oil is used for flavoring linen, disinfection.

Toothpastes and powders with german iris, infusion from plaque

In the Vienna National Library, a manuscript of the oldest recipe for toothpaste from ancient Egypt was found.

The formula of this paste was actively discussed at the international symposium of dentists. The report on this paste is said to have garnered widespread acclaim among dentists. Experts in this field have long established that iris is an excellent prophylactic against various diseases gums, and have already included it as a component of toothpastes and elixirs. Pasta, made according to an ancient recipe, was called "ahead of its time."
The recipe for the pasta is shown below (1 drachma = 3.39 g):

• 1 drachma of salt;
• 2 drachmas of peppermint;
• 12 grains (1.2 g) pepper;
• 1 drachma of dried Germanic iris flowers.

All ingredients are carefully ground and mixed. Mixing with saliva, the powder turns into toothpaste.

Infusion for rinsing to cleanse plaque

Iris rhizome, crushed and dried, perfectly removes yellowness and plaque on the teeth. To do this, the rhizome is first cut, then ground into powder in a mortar. 2 tbsp brewed in a thermos 200 ml of boiling water. Insist 8-9 hours, filter. Rinse your mouth with infusion 3 times a day.

Germanic iris toothpaste recipes

Recipe 1
Paste composition:

• calcium carbonate - 50 g;
• glycerin - 40 ml;
• essential oil -15 drops.

Recipe 2 (gel paste)
First, 20 ml of glycerol and 2 g of cellulose are thoroughly mixed. Then mix the following ingredients:

• german iris rhizome powder;
• calcium carbonate;
• White clay;
• sodium stearate;
• essential oil.

To the resulting mixture add glycerin with cellulose. Next, add 40 ml of distilled water in small portions, stirring the composition. Then you can add 300-400 mg of preservative and 0.5 ml of lactic acid.

Recipe 3 (low abrasive paste)
First, 30 ml of glycerol and 3 g of cellulose are thoroughly mixed. Then mix the following ingredients:

• iris rhizome powder - 10 g;
• essential oil - 15 drops.

To this mixture is added a mixture of glycerin and cellulose, and mixed. Add 60 ml of distilled water, stirring constantly. Then you can add 300-400 mg of preservative and 0.5 ml of lactic acid.

Contraindications

German iris is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to plant components, as well as in women during pregnancy and lactation.

The pronounced hemostatic effect of iris, in particular seeds, suggests that plant preparations should not be used with high blood clotting.

Recipes with german iris

Decoction for chronic bronchitis

A decoction of dry and chopped roots of Germanic iris has a pronounced blood-purifying, expectorant and diuretic properties. Two tablespoons of the roots are brewed in 200 ml of boiling water, brought to a boil, left to brew for 1 hour. Then filter and dissolve in a decoction of 1 tsp. honey. A decoction is taken for colds, bronchitis, asthma - 1 tbsp each. each hour.

Decoction for disinfection in acute tonsillitis and cuts, to remove freckles

Brew one teaspoon of iris rhizome in 2 cups of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes. Then insist two hours. Drink this decoction in half a glass 4 times a day, before eating.

Decoction for gallstone disease

For cholelithiasis, a decoction is prepared from the following collection:

• german iris root - 10 g;
• mountain sheep - 10 g;
• water shamrock - 20 g;
• common dandelion root - 20 g;
• peppermint - 20 g;
• common chicory root - 20 g.

Two tablespoons of the collection pour 200 ml of boiling water. Use inside in the morning and in the evening, 200 ml.

Root decoction for heavy periods

Pour 40 g of crushed rhizome of Germanic iris with a glass of clean water, boil in a water bath for a quarter of an hour, then strain. Bring to original volume by adding boiled water. Drink slowly, in small sips, a third of a glass 3 times a day with heavy menstruation.

A decoction of iris seeds for acute hepatitis

Brew 7-9 seeds in 200 ml of boiling water, boil on low heat for no more than five minutes, leave for 2-3 hours, then strain. Take orally in acute hepatitis 70-100 ml 2-3 times a day, one hour after eating.

A decoction of iris seeds for bone tuberculosis

A quarter of a teaspoon of iris seeds pour 300 ml of cold drinking water, bring to a boil, simmer for 10 minutes on low heat, leave for an hour, then strain. Drink a third of a glass 3 times a day, preferably 30 minutes. before meals.

Iris rhizome decoction for throat and liver tumors, inflammation of the tonsils and mammary glands

Brew 3 g of crushed orris root in 200 ml of boiling water, boil over low heat for 3-5 minutes, leave for an hour, then strain. Take orally 100 ml 3-4 times a day. Thus, two glasses of broth are needed for one day.

water infusion

Cut the rhizome, then grind into powder. 2 tbsp brew powder in 200 ml of boiling water in a thermos. Insist all night, strain in the morning.
With a strong cough, use inside a third of a glass 3 times a day.
With dropsy and edema of various localization, take 1 tbsp. infusion 3 times a day.
With mastitis and various tumors, soak a gauze bandage or cotton swabs with infusion, apply for half an hour to pathological places.

Infusion of german iris to improve blood circulation and skin rejuvenation

1 tsp ground rhizome brew 200 ml of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, strain.
Wash with this infusion in the morning and evening.

... to smooth out wrinkles

Dissolve in the previous infusion 1 tsp. honey. Then, moistening a gauze bandage in it, apply it on the face for 15 minutes. You can also dip a cotton swab into the infusion and treat your face for 10 minutes. Then wash with water at a temperature of 15-20 o C.

Infusion of iris leaves for washing

Two tablespoons of chopped fresh iris leaves brew 200 ml of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes, cool, strain. This infusion can be washed in the morning and evening.

Lotion universal

One tablespoon of chopped iris leaves is mixed with a tablespoon of the crushed rhizome of the plant, then they are poured with 200 ml of vodka. The composition is clogged and infused for 15-16 days in a place protected from light.

Then the composition is filtered, squeezed, and a tablespoon of glycerin is added to it. The tool is applied like a regular lotion.
For use, one tablespoon of lotion is diluted with 50 ml of boiled water.

Alcohol tincture for heel spurs

Wash the fresh roots of the plant well, then grind with a meat grinder. Add vodka or 70% alcohol, in a ratio of 1:1. Store in the refrigerator or in a dark, cool place for two weeks.

This tincture is considered effective in the treatment of heel spurs. To do this, the gauze bandage is impregnated with tincture, applied before going to bed to the spurs on the heels and legs, then the bandage is fixed with a film. The next evening, at night, the location of the spur is massaged and treated with petroleum jelly. The course of treatment is 20 days. Compresses with tincture alternate every other day with massage and purified petroleum jelly.

Alcohol tincture for pulmonary tuberculosis and bronchitis

With pulmonary tuberculosis and bronchitis 1 tsp. tincture of Germanic iris mixed with 200 ml of chamomile infusion. Gargle with the resulting infusion every two to three hours.

Iris laxative

One young stalk of Germanic iris is finely chopped and mixed with half a tablespoon of honey.

Herbal preparations with Germanic iris

Together with others medicinal plants Iris is included in many emollient and expectorant preparations and herbal decoctions.

Phytotherapists recommend the rhizome of the German iris as part of various collections for resorption of neoplasms.

Gathering for oncological diseases

With a malignant tumor of the prostate, the following herbal collection is effective:

• hazel leaf - 3 parts;
• asparagus root - 2 parts;
• peony root - 3 parts;
• burkun - 3 parts;
• wormwood - 1 part;
• fireweed - 3 parts;
• wormwood root - 3 parts;
• dandelion root - 3 parts;
• rhizome of Germanic iris - 3 parts.

To prepare a medicinal infusion, you need to take 1 tbsp in the evening. collection, brew in 0.5 liters of boiling water, leave overnight, and strain in the morning. Take 150 ml orally 3 times a day, one hour before meals. A certain amount of infusion should be prepared for microclysters, which are administered 30-50 ml 1-3 times a day, after defecation.

Collection for uterine fibromyoma

The composition of the collection:

• rhizome of German iris - 3 parts;
• root burnet officinalis - 3 parts;
• nettle - 3 parts;
  Exhibitions of decorative German irises are held annually in many countries. The most famous is the Florentine Iris Parade.

  In ornamental gardening, the following ornamental varieties of Germanic iris are considered the most valuable:

  • Iris Alberta - up to 0.6 m high, has 3-5 purple (sometimes white) flowers, odorless, blooms in late spring - early summer. He rarely gets sick and tolerates cold well.
  • Iris Leafless - up to 0.5 m high, has 3-4 bright purple flowers, with a slight aroma.
  • Iris Dwarf - reaches 10 cm in height, has yellow or purple flowers. Odorless, resistant to cold, rarely gets sick.
  • Iris Motley - reaches 0.5 m in height, two-color (inner petals - yellow, outer - purple), odorless.
  • Iris Florentine - reaches 0.7 m in height. One plant has 5-7 white flowers, with blue tint. Flowers have a pleasant smell, do not tolerate cold.

  Germanic iris: division and transplant - video

  Before use, you should consult with a specialist.

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. 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 nature. 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. Blooms this species 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 on next photo you can see another germanic iris. It is created with German pedantry in style 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 German 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 rich garden soil to the soil, feed it with potassium-phosphorus fertilizers. If the acidity of the soil is increased, it is necessary to add wood ash to it 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 the rhizomes are carefully laid out in a horizontal position. 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 summer residents and experienced flower growers breed German iris 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.