Iris dutch mix planting and care in the open field

The choice of plants for a flower bed has long ceased to be a problem - a huge amount of seeds, seedlings and bulbs are sold in stores, nurseries and markets. The main thing is to decide on the composition of the flower bed and choose the necessary palette. Every florist is like an artist. But the beauty is created not by wide strokes of oil paints, but by delicate flower buds.

Dutch iris can be a win-win option for decorating large and small flower beds. It is a bulbous plant with large, beautiful flowers of an unusual shape.

What does an iris bulb look like

It is a perennial herb with an elongated bulb instead of a rhizome. The bulb itself is a modified and shortened underground shoot that resembles a bud. When cut vertically from top to bottom, a flower arrowhead embryo can be found in the middle of the bulb. Around it, like wrappers, the rudiments of leaves are located. They are entrusted with the function of accumulating nutrients.

Axillary and central buds are located between the embryos of the leaves. The outer layer of the bulb is the integumentary scales. The diameter of the bulbs is not very large - it ranges from 2 to 3.5 cm.

Botanical description

More common for our gardeners are rhizome types of irises. These are the flowers that in childhood we called cockerels and killer whales. However, bulbous irises are no longer exotic either. The most common of these is Dutch iris. The scientific name for this flower is Xiphium. Despite the fact that xyphyum belongs to the Iris family and belongs to the Iris genus, it is recognized as a separate representative of the genus. Sometimes, by the way, this causes confusion in the special literature.

Iris Dutch bulbous, planting and caring for which are described in this article, gives flower stalks of different heights. A dwarf species can give a peduncle 30 cm high.A common xyphyum reaches a height of 80 cm.

The plant has narrow-grooved leaves, and the flower has a complex structure. The bud has 3 external and 3 internal perianth lobes. The internal lobes are located vertically and have a narrow and broad lanceolate shape. The outer lobes are rounded and directed towards the bottom.

Usually on the outer perianth lobes there is a yellow or orange spot in the center. The Dutch iris bud has several color options and leaf widths. Moreover, it can be one-color or two-color.

The following color of the petals is possible:

• White;
• yellow of varying intensity;
• different shades of blue and light blue;
• different shades of purple;
• purple;
• combined options for all of the listed colors.

Where are Dutch irises used?

Dutch iris is often planted in personal plots and garden beds. Landscape designers are actively promoting the look using it in mixborders and alpine slides.Bouquets are made of bright flowers, which are appropriate to give to men, especially for bouquets of blue and purple colors. Low-growing bulbous irises can be grown as indoor plants.

It is worth noting that the cut flower of the bulbous Dutch iris will stand in the bouquet much longer than the root varieties. It is especially good to use rainwater for the vase, since it does not contain chlorine.

How to choose soil for planting

When the Dutch iris is described, planting is presented to many as a difficult task. But it is not so. It is enough to have information about several nuances of this process.

One of them is the choice of soil for the plant. The main thing to know is that irises do not tolerate excess moisture. They quickly die from rotting of the bulb and roots. It is important to take care of drainage before planting. However, it is not necessary to place it directly under the plants. Shallow trenches filled with gravel or broken brick, dug along its entire length near the flower bed, have proven themselves well.

For those who are going to plant the Dutch bulbous iris for the first time, planting and care begins with the choice of soil. The ideal soil for this plant is loose, with high air permeability, nutritious, neutral or slightly alkaline. In addition, it must be permeable to water.

Sod and leafy soil is mixed into sandy and peaty ones, if necessary, the acidity is adjusted. Fresh manure and excessive doses of chemical fertilizers should not be used. The ideal option is well-matured compost or humus (there is a compost bucket per 1 m² of land). After application, the top dressing is thoroughly mixed with the soil. In the future, irises are fed with wood ash.

How to plant bulbs

Do you want Dutch bulbous iris to bloom under your window? Planting is done as follows:

1. A round peg (about 5 cm in diameter) pierce the soil 15 cm deep. A distance of about 10 cm is maintained between the pits.
2. A handful of coarse river sand is poured into the hole, into which the bulb is buried by 1-2 cm.
3. From above, the onion is covered with the same sand.

After purchase, any bulbs should be treated with a fungicide solution and dried slightly. Before planting, no later than 2 days before, the flower bed or flowerpot is watered with a weak solution of potassium permanganate and potassium humate.

Slightly sprouted bulbs, with sprouts and roots, are planted in a trench. The depth can be from 15 to 20 cm. This helps to neatly position the roots and not damage them. In this case, the sand is filled up to about 2/3 of the trench height. From above, Dutch irises (bulbous species) are carefully squeezed with sand and covered with soil mixture. Then watering is performed. The soil can be mulched with sand, small pebbles, gravel.

Another convenient way to disembark

Dutch bulbous irises can be planted in a special basket. This is a plastic container with a lot of holes and holes for air intake and water outflow. It is inexpensive, it can be found in flower shops or ordered on the World Wide Web.

Put the basket on the ground and circle it with a shovel, remove the sod along the contour and dig a hole about 15 cm deep, add the necessary fertilizers into it, then put the basket on top and pour loose earth mixed with compost into it. Further, the required number of bulbs is placed in the basket, which are covered with earth from above. At the end of flowering, the container is dug out, and all the bulbs are stored.

Flowering time

Flowering begins at the end of May. Depending on the variety, the difference in the time of appearance of flower stalks with buds is 2-3 weeks. If it is humid and cool outside, then the flowers delight up to three to four weeks. In dry, sunny weather, they fade faster.

If you choose varieties of bulbous irises with different flowering, then a chic flower bed will delight you even longer. And after that, juicy and beautiful foliage will remain, which can also serve as an ornament.

How to care for blooming Dutch iris

During flowering, Dutch iris is not very whimsical. It should be watered only in very dry summers. Usually xyphyum has enough natural moisture and morning dew. If neighboring plants require watering, then the irises are simply covered with a film, so that water does not fall into the holes. Bulbous irises do not need regular feeding. It is enough to feed with wood ash or mineral mixture a week before flowering. The time is determined by the beginning of the formation of buds, they look like seals between the leaves of the plant.

What to do next

So, the buds have faded, the foliage of the xyphyum has completely dried up. What to do next? Does iris require Dutch maintenance after flowering? After the leaves of the plant have completely dried, the bulb should be dug out. What is nice, where the gardener planted one onion, there will be a small nest of them. Each bulb can be planted separately for the next year, or you can leave them nest for 3-4 years. If the gardener divided it, then next year only the largest bulbs will bloom, and the trifle will grow for several seasons, preparing for flowering.

The bulbs are dried and stored in a dry place until the beginning of Indian summer. Then they can be planted again in flower beds, but if the climate in the region is cold, then the planting should be covered for the winter. Thus, you can understand the color scale, flowering time and height of the peduncles, and form the perfect flower garden for the next year.

Diseases and pests

Dutch iris is damaged by sheet drills. In this case, damaged leaves are cut off, and the plant is treated with insecticides. Be sure to dig up the ground in the fall and remove last year's foliage and cut stems and branches of other plants.

Of the diseases, the most dangerous for irises are various forms of spotting.

Florist reviews

There are a lot of varieties of Dutch irises. As flower growers note, these plants have a very large flower. In the reviews, most people praise the Dutch iris, as it is unpretentious to care for and has a rather beautiful appearance. Such a plant takes root well in a temperate climatic zone.

All flower growers are unanimous that Dutch irises (planting and care have been described in this article) will adorn any garden plot or flower bed.

For a summer resident, there is nothing more pleasant than the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the first spring flowers. Indeed, for many, they are harbingers of warmth, followed by summer. This is precisely one of the reasons why many gardeners grow irises on their plot.

Already in early May, at many summer cottages, you can see blooming irises, shimmering with all the colors of the rainbow. And this is not surprising, given the variety of species of these ornamental plants. Thanks to this, each gardener has a unique opportunity to choose flowers of any color for his flower bed, so that they harmoniously complement other plants, creating a beautiful composition. However, in order to achieve such a wonderful decorative effect, every gardener should know the peculiarities of planting and caring for bulbous irises.

Soil preparation: drainage and feeding

Basically irises do not create any special problems in growing, however, they still have their own preferences, which the summer resident should not forget about, who decided to acquire these flowers on his site. It will be difficult for you to grow irises under the following conditions:

• waterlogged soil;
• mineral-poor soil;
• constant shadow.

So that excessive waterlogging does not cause you problems in the process of growing irises, it is recommended to place them on an artificially created slope. If in the selected area the groundwater is quite close to the surface and creates a danger for the roots, then a small elevation with a slope to the south and the manufacture of a drainage system would be a good solution.This can be done by raising the flower bed 20 cm and creating conditions for the natural drainage of rainwater.

Irises are light-loving plants, however, abundant lighting throughout the day is contraindicated for them, so it is best if they are in the shade for some time. This condition can be met if you choose a plot for the flower garden that will have partial shading. Before transplanting to the selected area of ​​the plant, organic fertilizers must be applied to the soil, and then carefully dig up and loosen the ground. If you want to fertilize the land with manure, then you need to apply it much earlier, about a year before planting.

Bulbous plants grow best on limestone soil. You can change its reaction to the required one if fertilizers such as lime, chalk or eggshells are added during digging. When preparing sandy soil for planting irises, it is recommended to add humus to it, which is also useful to supplement with ash or 40 gr. superphosphate per 1 sq. m... On clay soils, coarse sand, as well as a small amount of humus or compost, will not be superfluous.

Blue irises can grow in one place for no more than 10 years. For hybrid varieties, the maximum growing period is 5 years. Considering that irises tend to grow rather quickly, the problem of a lack of nutrients in the soil becomes urgent. This is precisely why you have to choose new places to grow these flowers from time to time.

Autumn is the time for planting bulbs

Planting agrotechnics may include certain features that may vary depending on the variety. In temperate climates, it is recommended to grow iridodictiums, Turkish and Caucasian, as well as their hybrids, which not only easily take root, but also perfectly withstand winter cold. They must be planted in a dry, open place, where they begin to prepare pits up to 7 cm deep. After transferring the bulbs to the holes, you need to make sure that the soil does not adhere tightly to them.

You can do it even easier if you fill them with a mixture containing a small amount of sand. Fungal diseases can seriously harm irises. Therefore, after purchasing, the bulbs must be treated with insecticides: for example, "Fundazol" or "Benlate". In summer, when the stems and leaves are dry, it is necessary to separate the daughter bulbs, which will be used as planting material.

Unlike other species, the Juno variety has rather large bulbs with a fleshy structure, which renew the roots every year. Therefore, when working with them, you must be very careful. Important avoid trauma to the rootsotherwise it will lead to the death of the plant. It is recommended to plan the transplant of blue bulbous irises to a permanent place in the last week of September or in the first decade of October. To do this, it is necessary to transfer the bulbs as carefully as possible into the prepared pits, taking care not to damage the roots, and then sprinkle them with a layer of soil up to 6 cm thick.

In summer, the following operations are carried out with regard to the bulbs: when the plants show clear signs of wilting, the bulbs must be dug up and transferred to a drying room, where it is necessary to maintain a temperature of 22-25 degrees Celsius. But you can do otherwise - for this, a film is laid over the flower bed so that it does not get wet by the rain, and it is left in this state until the beginning of October. Subsequently, for the cultivation of the Juno variety, daughter bulbs or seeds are used, which are sown in special boxes. Moreover, the planting material in both cases must be pre-dried. When "Juno" is propagated by seeds, the first shoots appear in the second year.

When placing future plants, you can choose different intervals: however, flowers should not be planted closer than two bulbs wide.The maximum permissible distance between adjacent plants is 0.5 meters.

Using Plastic Grow Baskets

Many supermarkets today offer baskets that are a great option for a container in which you can grow bulbous crops. The main plus is that they are simply removed from the ground, therefore, together with the basket, the planted bulbs can be quickly and effortlessly transferred to the room for drying.

How to properly care for irises?

Open field planting and care involves more than just the right planting timing and soil preparation. Once the plants have taken root, they should be cared for during flowering. In early varieties, the first flowers form in May, and in later varieties, in June. First of all, bulbous irises need feeding and protection from pests. Equally important for flowers and watering. Naturally, irises are watered less frequently during the rainy season. More active irrigation is needed in dry years, and plants are watered in the evenings.

Application of mineral fertilizers

For feeding, you need to find the right time. In the spring, they do this after the snow melts and the topsoil dries out completely. For dressing, you can use ready-made solutions and dry universal mixtures, for example, "Reasil" or "Good Power". To do this, you need to decompose the amount of fertilizers recommended by the instructions on the top layer of the soil, after which it must be loosened. However, care must be taken to ensure that the roots are not damaged during this operation.

As a possible course of feeding for hybrid irises that are not the first year of flowering, you can suggest the following schemeconsisting of three main stages:

• nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus (2: 3: 1) - in spring on dry soil;
• a similar composition, but here the ratio (3: 3: 1) is observed - at the time of bud formation;
• potassium, phosphorus (1: 1) - one month after the beginning of flowering.

If, during the care, fertilizing is carried out in a timely manner and in the correct doses, then in the spring the Dutch irises will demonstrate all their attractiveness, rapid growth and long flowering. The gardener should pay special attention to the moment when flower buds form in the flowers. If at this stage of the life of irises to carry out top dressing, then next year the flowers will delight the gardener with lush, full flowering.

You need to be especially careful using nitrogen... An overabundance of this element often causes "fattening" - a process in which the leaves grow vigorously, as a result of which the plant does not have the strength to bloom.

Preventive work to protect against pests

Regardless of the fact that blue bulbous irises do not grow as long as we would like, in this case it is still necessary to carry out special protective measures. Various pests will help darken the joy of blooming irises. Therefore, in order to avoid their appearance, it is necessary to carry out planned treatment of plants.

• for the first time, spraying is carried out at the moment when the leaves reach a length of 10 cm. Good results in pest control are shown by the drug "Malathion", as well as universal pesticides. You can process flowers only at that moment, until the buds appear;
• not every summer resident can understand in time that bearded irises are affected by the disease. This can be determined by the appearance of flowers: a healthy plant must have a large bunch of 7-9 leaves. If the irises are sick, then they will have no more than 5 leaves;
• also, not all plants can begin the process of flower bud formation on time. In this case, you will need to perform the following steps: first you need to dig a bush out of the ground, then it is cleaned of rot and insects, and finally it is treated with an antiseptic.

Conclusion

If a gardener wants to admire the first flowers in the first weeks of spring, then he should pay attention to such a plant as bulbous irises. Having planted them on the site, the summer resident may be one of the first to know that the long-awaited warmth will come very soon. However, he will be able to enjoy the beauty of bulbous irises only if he takes care of these flowers throughout the season. And for this, many issues will have to be resolved.

In addition to choosing a suitable site for planting irises, it is necessary fertilize the soil regularly, since it largely depends on them how abundant and long the flowering of these plants will be. Protection from pests is also an important measure, because these delicate flowers can become easy prey for many pests, including thrips.

Dutch bulbous irises

One of the most beautiful and most romantic plants is the Dutch bulbous iris. Planting and caring for it is a bit of a hassle, but it will more than pay off with a beautiful blooming flower bed. Outwardly, it is somewhat reminiscent of a tropical butterfly, perched on a stalk in order to rest and fly further around the world. Thanks to its beauty, iris instantly won over gardeners. Almost no flower bed can do without it.

Description and varieties

Let's take the Iris Hollandica as a basis.

To begin with, let's move away from the topic and mention that thermophilic irises have three main varieties:

1. Juno... They are characterized as heat-loving plants. Basically, they are grown as annuals.
2. Iridodictiums (they are also called netted, for example, the Iris of the Dutch Ashes Jam). The most unpretentious and undemanding. They bloom immediately after the snow melts.
3. Xyphyums... This variety, in turn, has its own categories: Spanish, American and Dutch. This variety is the most common in our area, so they are the subject of discussion. Lovers grow them as annuals or indoor flowers. You can determine the belonging to the species by the presence of thick scales on the bulbs, which, after flowering, should be dug up, dried and sent to a cold place for the winter.

Iris Dutch is a xyphyum, and belongs to the hybrid varieties of the Dutch category, bred in the country of the same name. In flower shops, they are sold in the form of bulbs covered with multiple layers of scales. In adult form, the plant height is on average 0.6 m, but it all depends on the variety. For example, the iris of the Dutch Blue Diamond, Casablanca, Blue Magic and others varies in height within the range of 0.45-0.7 m.

If you plant irises in places inaccessible to the wind, they will not need supports.

The plant itself is winter-hardy. Nevertheless, in severe frosts, they need to be covered with something in order to prevent freezing. Irises are widely used. They are not only used to decorate flower beds and flower beds, but also grown under the cut to create bouquets and flower arrangements.

The Dutch iris bloom (photo below) begins in the last week of May and lasts until early June. As for the range of shades of buds, they can be very diverse, from white and blue to orange and purple. After flowering, the plant begins to dry out the foliage, and by the end of August it dries up completely.

Iris Dutch bulbous: planting

In principle, the planting of bulbous irises is identical to root irises. But still, there are a number of nuances that must be strictly followed:

1. The growing season of bulbous irises is rather short. Flowering occurs late, towards summer, and stops quickly. Therefore, it is important to choose the right material for planting. In this case, you should pay attention to the golden color of the bulbs, the absence of dark spots or soft areas. The development of the plant and its condition depend on the correct choice.
2. Before planting the flower bulb, it is imperative that it be immersed in a fungicide solution and kept there for several hours. This procedure protects it from rotting in the ground. After the matured onion is thoroughly dried.
3. The bulbous Dutch iris is being planted in the spring.
4. The land in the flowerbed or in the place where the irises will be planted should be plowed in advance, and then disinfected with potassium permanganate (just watered.). This will help get rid of germs, bacteria that can harm the bulb and destroy the plant.
5. The bulbs are planted when roots begin to appear. At the same time, they are planted to a depth of 10-15 cm, keeping a distance between specimens of 15 cm. Such a distance will ensure good development and growth of the plant and will not allow shading each other in a group with each other.
6. The planted bulbs are sprinkled with soil and watered well.

Basic rules for caring for bulbous Dutch iris

In order for the plant to develop without complications and to please with flowering for a long time, a number of rules for caring for flowers should be observed.

Lighting

Irises are light-loving plants, so you need to choose dry and well-lit places for planting. But at the same time, they must be protected from direct sunlight. An ideal place for a partial shade flower bed with sufficient illumination.

The soil

As for the substrate, a nutritious and loose soil is important for irises. Moreover, its pH must be alkaline or neutral. If the indicators differ or a clay substrate predominates on the site, then the addition of sand will help to correct the situation, which prevents stagnation of water, as well as the introduction of slaked lime to adjust the pH to the required value.

Irises prefer loose soil, so loosening should be done regularly after planting. 1-2 times / week will be enough.

Watering

Since irises are very sensitive to waterlogging of the soil (this leads to decay of the roots and further death of the entire bulb), before planting, you need to take care of good drainage so that water can "leave" and not accumulate at the planting site.

Russia is characterized by rainy seasons, therefore, after flowering, the bulbs are recommended to be dug up, dried and placed in a dry storage place.

Top dressing

Also, the plant does not tolerate exposure to any chemicals. Therefore, you need to be very careful with feeding. Better stop the choice on compost or humus, in the amount of 1 bucket / m 2. After planting the bulbs, the plants can be "fed" with wood ash.

Iris Dutch mix is ​​often sold in stores. Planting and caring for these bulbs is identical. Only the color of the buds will be a "surprise" for you.

Now you know how and when to plant Dutch irises. Compliance with all the rules will allow you to grow plants of amazing beauty and enliven your site with bright colors.

Video about bulbous irises

Iris Dutch bulbous, planting and caring for which are not difficult, will decorate even the smallest area. Graceful multi-colored flowers on long straight stems look very decorative, they are great for decorating borders, flower beds, edging paths and ponds.

Iris Dutch bulbous, planting and caring for which are not difficult, will decorate even the smallest area. Graceful multi-colored flowers on long straight stems look very decorative, they are great for decorating borders, flower beds, edging paths and ponds.

Variety selection

Dutch irises are classified as bulbous plants. They are very graceful, long xiphoid leaves look decorative and adorn flower beds and works even after the end of flowering. Plants are very diverse, allowing you to choose the right size, shade, shape of the petals. All the proposed varieties get along well in one flowerbed and have similar requirements for care, watering, and soil composition.You can buy your favorite flowers in specialized stores or in nurseries, they are often offered under the name reticulated iris. Among the most popular Dutch varieties:

1. 1 Blue Champion. The stem reaches 65 cm. Flowers with velvety dark blue inner and lighter outer petals bloom in mid-June and retain their decorative effect for at least a week. Suitable for cutting.
2. 2King Mov. Large inflorescences of two shades of pink-lilac are crowned with strong stems up to 60 cm long. The aroma is delicate and pleasant. Leaves are wide, dense, decorate flower beds after flowering.
3. 3Symphony. Spectacular plants of medium height, contrasting flowers, outer petals are yellow, inner petals are snow-white. The smaller Marquette variety has a similar pattern.
4. 4Seifar Beauty. Compact version for flower beds and alpine slides. Late variety, very good at cutting. The leaves are narrow, xiphoid. The flowers are medium in size, the inner petals are velvety purple, the outer ones are bright blue.
5. 5 Golden Yellow. Narrow-leaved dwarf variety, stems no higher than 40 cm, strong and perfectly straight. The flowers are medium-sized, very graceful, rich yellow.
6. 6Violet Beauty. Variegated variety with blue-violet flowers adorned with a bright yellow stripe along the edge.

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It is better to purchase bulbs for planting from gardeners who have already tried this or that variety. New items appear annually, they are presented at specialized exhibitions and fairs

Suitable location and soil preparation

Bulbous irises like sunny, but not too hot areas with well-drained soil. Flowers are quite capricious, stagnant moisture and earth are not suitable for them, but an insufficient amount of water is no less destructive. The area where the irises grow must be protected from gusts of wind, they can break tall fragile stems. Plants can be placed next to a reservoir, but to remove excess moisture, it is worth filling a layer of drainage from broken brick, coarse sand, expanded clay or pebbles under the nutrient soil.

The soil on which the reticulated iris grows must have a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction. It is important that there is no groundwater in it that negatively affects acidity. Slaked lime, which is introduced before planting the bulbs, is capable of improving the composition. Mixing a small portion of peat and humus, followed by thorough loosening, will help to make the earth lighter. Stones, roots, plant remains are selected from the soil, large clods are broken with a shovel. The lighter and softer the soil, the higher the chances of plant survival.

Flowerbeds and rabatki begin to be prepared in early September. In the middle lane, the bulbs are planted closer to October. They should not germinate, otherwise, when cold weather sets in, young plants may die. The task of an amateur gardener is to organize a comfortable winter for irises, to ensure early amicable awakening and timely flowering. Spring planting is also possible, but in this case, the formation of buds will be delayed by 10-20 days.

Landing subtleties

Before proceeding with the design of flower beds, you need to calculate the amount of planting material. For lush flowering, 15-20 large or 25-30 small bulbs are planted per 1 m². They are sorted out and examined. Healthy, suitable for forcing specimens should be firm, free from soft spots, dark spots and mold. After sorting, they are briefly soaked in a fungicide solution. This simple procedure protects the material from decay and improves germination. It is recommended to spill the soil with an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate for additional disinfection and destruction of insect larvae.

A hole is dug under each with a depth of about 10 cm for the southern regions or 12-15 cm for the northern ones. The distance between the flowers is about 15 cm. So the plants will not interfere with each other, while there will be no ugly bald spots between the stems.The bulbs are laid out in the holes with the roots down, sprinkled with earth and lightly tamped. The flowerbed must be thoroughly watered with not too cold, settled water.

If the bulb has already sprouted and is planted in the spring, place it so that the soil level is at the border of the green arrow. It is not necessary to deepen it. The ground around is gently crushed by the palms. The surface of the soil can be covered with peat, this will protect the flower bed from weeds. When planting tall varieties, you should take care of the support for the stems. In an open area, this role can be played by a pergola or a tall bush that protects fragile flowers from gusts of wind.

The netted iris is planted in the greenhouse in early autumn, in which case flowers suitable for cutting can be obtained in November. For forcing by March, the bulbs are placed in the ground in the first decade of February. The ideal temperature for rapid growth of stems and formation of buds should not exceed 15 ° C. Plants need timely, moderate watering, feeding and bright lighting.

Flower garden care

In open beds, entrances appear in late April and early May. Plants develop quickly, they do not need watering in the first weeks, the plants have enough moisture retained in the soil. In cool weather, the buds form later, on warm days, flowering begins in late May. It is not difficult to take care of plants, with the right place and light fertile soil, they develop practically without the participation of the owner of the garden.

To ensure the supply of oxygen to the bulbs, the soil is loosened 1-2 times a week; a hard whitish crust should not form on the surface of the earth. When loosening, it is important not to damage the delicate roots. At the same time, weeds are removed, which not only take up nutrients and moisture, but also contribute to the appearance of insect pests.

You can fertilize the plantings monthly; old humus, birch ash, compost are introduced into the soil. Fresh manure cannot be used, it can damage delicate bulbs. It is not necessary to make mineral fertilizing with a large amount of nitrogen. They cause rapid growth of green mass to the detriment of bud formation.

Irises love moderate moisture, but do not tolerate stagnant water in the soil. In hot weather, they need to be watered 2-3 times a week; on cool days, the amount of moisture is reduced. It is not recommended to spray flowers, they prefer watering at the root.

After flowering, long xiphoid leaves adorn the site for at least a month. When they begin to dry out, the green mass is cut off with a sharp knife, the bulbs are dug up and dried under the hot sun for 2-3 weeks. After that, the material is removed for storage. For successful wintering, the plantings are covered with branches, spruce branches or foil.

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The great advantage of irises is in their variety. For alpine slides, dwarf varieties are suitable, beautifully in harmony with decorative greenery. The color is chosen depending on the general color scheme: for example, yellow or fawn flowers are very elegant on a lilac, white, blue background from astilbe, forget-me-nots, subulate phlox.

A pond or other decorative pond can be surrounded by taller varieties with narrow leaves. It is better to plant them in groups, placing plants of harmonious tones next to them. Burgundy flowers look beautiful next to fawn, bright blue are perfectly complemented by lemon yellow or pale pink. Compact varieties are often planted in large flowerpots and displayed on verandas. These portable flower beds need good drainage to keep water from stagnating around the bulbs.

In order not to be mistaken with planting next season, plants are marked with stickers during flowering. This will allow you to determine the shade of the buds when decorating flower beds in late autumn. It is recommended to store irises of different varieties and tones in separate boxes or bags.

Reticulated iris is a graceful and hardy plant that deserves a better place in any garden.Having mastered the intricacies of caring for a delicate flower, you can enjoy a variety of colors throughout the summer. Different growing periods for varieties will allow you to organize continuous flowering with a change in shapes and colors.

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