Irises have faded: what to do next with them

Correct digging of hazel grouses after flowering

The main thing is to determine the required time for digging the bulbs. In the open field, fritillaria are often placed next to other flowering perennials.

The hazel grouses have faded, what to do with them next:

• it is permissible to cut off the yellowing stem, leaving a stump up to 5 cm above ground level;
• if the yellowing foliage does not irritate, you can leave the faded hazel grouse before digging, but it is still better to remove the peduncles.

Fritillaria, dug out with a stem, are left to dry in a ventilated container. For this, it is better to use mesh containers.

The main nuances of proper harvesting of hazel grouse:

• instead of a shovel, it is more convenient to use a pitchfork, they raise the top layer of the soil, loosen it;
• retreat from the stem by 15 cm, varietal root bulbs grow large;
• after removing large bulbs, they carefully dig everything up with a deep scoop in search of "kids";
• after loosening the earth, the bulb is removed by the lower part of the stem;
• dissected bulbs are not thrown away if part of the bottom is preserved, the damaged part after processing is stored along with the rest of the planting material (such a hazel grouse may bloom in a year, but the sprout should appear next spring);
• the dug out plants are left in the garden under the sun so that the earth dries well, ultraviolet light has destroyed putrefactive bacteria;
• bulbs are easier to remove from dry, crumbling soil, because in wet "babies" will be invisible.

Important! Scales of hazel grouse are very fragile, break if handled carelessly. They should not be thrown away, it is better to put them away for storage. If a root appears from a scale, it will grow back, gradually recover to a whole

If a root appears from a scale, it will grow back, gradually recover to a whole.

The hazel grouse bulbs are "fried" under the sun for 3-4 hours, no more. With prolonged exposure to the light, they will wither.

The stem or the remaining trim is removed from the head a week after digging, when the roots are completely dry. A deep fossa is formed in the head. This is fine. This is the unique feature of the Imperial hazel grouse from all other bulbous plants.

Following actions:

• manual removal of dry films, lumps of earth;
• washing hazel grouses: they are briefly soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, rinsed, the dirty liquid is drained;
• inspection of bulbs: rotten, damaged bulbs are laid separately for subsequent processing;
• sorting of planting material by size (only large bulbs bloom, small ones and embryos are folded separately for storage).

It is enough to wash healthy bulbs in a solution of manganese. The rotten areas of the scales are cut off with a knife. The blade is pre-wiped with hydrogen peroxide or chlorhexidine. The cut and areas damaged during digging are sprinkled with crushed tablets of activated carbon. If there is no coal, it is recommended to use pharmacy antiseptics available in any home medicine cabinet:

• iodine solution;
• brilliant green.

Important! By the way, instead of potassium permanganate, gardeners often use a solution of biological fungicides: a strong infusion of onion husks, calendula flowers. Putrefactive fungi and bacteria die after an hour's exposure

Growers begin to process the bulbs after the stem has been removed. Immediately after digging the plant, it is not worth wetting

Removing individual flowers, stems and foliage

Throughout the spring and summer, irises should be pruned. Special scissors, pruning shears, or even fingers are used to remove plant parts.

Foliage pruning

• Pruning single flowers. Each iris bush produces several luxurious flowers in turn.And those that blossomed earlier, respectively, will be the first to wither. In this case, dry or withered flowers must be removed from the stem. They not only look unattractive and spoil the overall appearance of the flower garden, but also pull nutrients from the stems towards themselves, thus taking the strength from flowers that are at their peak of flowering or are just opening.
• The irises have faded - remove the entire stem. After the irises have completely bloomed, it is necessary to remove the peduncles so that they do not take nutrients from the leaves, do not provoke rotting of the entire bush. The cut must be done at the very base of the bush. It is appropriate to put the trimmed parts on compost.
• Iris leaves care and cutting. In early spring, when the ground has warmed up even a little, the first sprouts of irises begin to break through. By mid-May, they have already grown to standard sizes and the flowering process begins. After flowering, flowers are removed, but not leaves. First, they contribute to the greening of the flower bed. Secondly, they become conductors of solar energy to the roots. Since the plant is perennial, the rhizomes hibernate in the ground at very low temperatures. In order to survive the frosts, the flower needs to stock up on strength.

It is imperative to control the appearance of dry and rotten leaves and remove them. Only at the end of the season can all the foliage be cut.

Care after pruning

After pruning in the spring, the plant needs to be cared for properly. First of all, fertilizers and feeding are used to obtain the required amount of nutrients. In the autumn, special operations are carried out before wintering.

Do I need to cover the daylily in winter

In winter, most perennial flowers are covered, but the daylily is a plant with high frost resistance, which usually does not need shelter. Snow is protection for many perennial plants. But if the climate in the growing region is characterized by stable frosts and a minimum amount of snow, the daylily should still be isolated. When flower seedlings are planted in the fall, a shelter is required. The reason is the lack of adequate time to adapt to new environmental conditions.

How to shelter for the winter

It is usually sufficient to cover the day lily with a layer of mulch (5-8 cm). It is allowed to use a layer of straw, dry leaves, rotten wood chips. If stronger cover is required, spruce branches are placed on top of the mulch. The flower is also covered with non-woven insulating material.

Wintering under a layer of coniferous litter and moss

Daylily is a hardy flower crop that needs preparation for wintering. If the rules for pruning and sheltering are not followed, the plant will not fully develop, and sometimes it may even die from diseases and cold weather.

The right time

Different varieties start and end flowering at different times. Its duration also depends on the variety, weather conditions and the age of the plant. The most abundant flowering in irises occurs in the fourth year of planting. By the time of the beginning of flowering, they are divided into groups such as:

• early varieties bloom in May;
• mid-early bloom in late May - early June;
• in June comes the turn of summer species;
• late varieties bloom in mid-July.

Some varieties bloom twice in one season: in spring and autumn. They are called remontants. All irises, after they have faded, must be cut off - this improves the decorative appearance of the plant. Over the summer, irises are pruned several times. During the flowering period in spring and summer, faded petals can be removed immediately along with the core, being careful not to damage the rest of the flowers and buds. This is done about twice a week.

After the end of flowering, the stems on which the inflorescences were located are cut off. Dry and damaged leaves are removed during the entire period of growth and flowering of irises. Full pruning of the plant is carried out only in the fall. Before transplanting or reproduction, long leaves are cut off, leaving a bush 17 cm high.This is done to preserve water and nutrients in the roots, and also so that the plant can take root more efficiently after transplanting. The upper part of the leaf is removed 4 days before the transplant itself, but only 14 days after the last flower withers. This is done in the evening, when the sun has sunk low to the ground.

When the seeds ripen, which begins after the flowers wither, cut off all dry buds, leaving 1–2. Boxes with seeds are formed from the ovaries. So only species irises are recommended to propagate. Hybrid varieties do not retain the properties of the parent plant.

At the beginning of autumn, irises stop blooming. During this period, flowers and stems are cut, if this is not done, the plant will begin to rot. Leaves can be left until late autumn, until they turn yellow. Prune them in October when they fall to the ground. Green shoots are not removed, they will nourish the roots of the plant and help to better endure wintering.

What to do with gladioli when they have faded

Despite the fact that different varieties of gladioli bloom at different times, care for them after the end of flowering is the same, only the timing of certain works is shifted. Both for flowers grown for bouquets and for plants intended to bloom in a flower bed, the same steps are performed.

Activities before the bulb is harvested

Immediately after the gladioli are cut (for a bouquet or due to wilting flowers), you must do the following.

1. Correctly cut the peduncle. With a clean sharp knife or shears, cut off the remainder of the “arrow”, leaving 3-4 cm. The best time for this is evening, before sunset. Many growers cut off some of the leaves at the same time, leaving the plant about 30–35 cm high.

2. Reduce the number of waterings: more often than once every 10–12 days, now it is not worth watering gladioli.

3. Feed the flowers with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers necessary for high-quality and full ripening of the bulbs. Dosage - 1 tbsp. a spoonful of superphosphate and a handful of wood ash in a bucket of water. The infusion is poured onto 1 m2 of the flower bed shortly after pruning the plants.

4. If the weather is hot, for prevention against the appearance of thrips, you can sprinkle the leaves with any insecticide (Spark, Aktara, Fitoverm, etc.).
5. Periodically, it is necessary to shallowly loosen the soil, providing the flow of oxygen to the ripening bulbs.

If everything is done on time, the bulbs should ripen well on time.

Video: caring for gladioli after flowering

How and when the bulbs are dug up

The digging of gladioli bulbs can be started as early as 3 weeks after cutting the peduncles, but the optimal time is at least a month and a half. For the earliest flowering varieties, this condition is quite feasible, for the late ones - depending on the region and the current weather. During this period, a replacement young bulb and rather large babies are fully formed. In most climatic regions, bulbs are dug up in the second half of September. It is better to do this not with a shovel, but with a pitchfork, always in dry weather.

The digging is carried out very carefully. And here it is not only about the danger of damage to the bulb.

Children are very weakly attached to it. And even in the case when they are not needed, it is better to try not to sprinkle them in the garden. Children winter well in the soil and the next year they sprout where they are not expected. The bulb is removed along with the soil adhering to it, and then shaken off over a bedding or large dish.

Often there are a huge number of children on the bulb.

Unlike garlic, which is dried along with the stems, in gladioli, its remains are cut off immediately after digging: you can leave only about 1 cm.If the bulb is fully ripe, often the old one, along with most of the roots, can be easily separated by hand. If this is not the case, it is better not to cause injury: after a week and a half, it will be easier to separate it. But from the main part of the dirt, it is worth cleaning the bulbs right away, perhaps even rinsing them with plain water.

The bulbs are laid out for drying in the shade: they will quickly wither in the sun. Temperature is better than room temperature. Drying time is at least two weeks. After that, they are placed in small cardboard boxes or "breathing" bags and stored in a dry place at a slight positive temperature.

Video: digging bulbs

After flowering, gladiolus bulbs should ripen in a flower bed for at least a month, while they require simple maintenance. After mid-September, they are carefully dug up, dried and sent to the cellar for the winter.

When to trim faded irises

You can partially trim irises immediately after flowering. Only wilted buds and dry plant elements are subject to removal. The bushes should be checked for faded buds at least twice a week. Cut off green and healthy leaves only towards the end of summer and autumn.

When to cut flower stalks of irises after flowering

Usually, the first pruning of irises after flowering is carried out in May, when all the buds wither. If the term is chosen correctly, then it will be very easy to remove the flower stalks, it is enough just to break them out without resorting to the help of garden tools. A dry, windy day is considered a favorable moment for manipulation. In such conditions, the resulting wounds on the iris will quickly become covered with a protective crust and become weathered.

It is better to break the flower stalks by hand, without using a pruner or scissors.

When to prune iris leaves after flowering for the winter

After the end of the flowering stage, pruning a perennial does not imply cutting off the leaves along with the peduncles. It is better to postpone this manipulation until a later date. Professional florists advise to start cutting the leaves of irises for the winter from July to September. In summer, there is an active accumulation of nutrients and at this moment it is recommended to remove only dried and yellowed parts of the plant. The time when the full pruning of iris leaves should be carried out comes with the arrival of autumn, in September or October. Then it is important to give the culture a cone shape, while leaving a bush about 150 mm long above the soil surface.

Leaves of any varieties of perennials are cut off with a cone before winter

When to cut irises for the winter in the Moscow region and other regions

The time for pruning irises usually comes at the time of the arrival of cold weather, before the winter shelter. Its duration is dictated by the weather, which depends on the place of cultivation. Somewhere frosts come later, somewhere earlier. For example, in the Moscow region, the pruning process occurs in mid-October, in the south of the country - in November, and in the harsh conditions of Siberia or in the Urals, the plant can be pruned in September.

The rainy season is also considered a favorable time for the procedure. This provides the iris with ventilation and helps to avoid stagnation of moisture in the roots.

Pruning the flower too early weakens it and can cause freezing

Care rules

The rules for the care and planting of Siberian iris suggest the possibility of growing it not only in the southern regions, but also in the middle and more northern latitudes of Russia. The culture is not afraid of winds and drafts, as well as winter frosts. But it should be borne in mind that the plant loves light, with insufficient lighting it will later begin to bloom, and the flowering period will be shorter, which means that it is worth choosing a well-lit, unshaded place for planting it.

Soil selection and planting

Planting should be done in May or mid-August to mid-September. When purchasing seedlings of Siberian killer whales, you need to take into account that young immature plants may not take root in a new place. Such young delenki can be recognized by the soft parts on the roots. In addition, dry or damaged specimens will take root worse. Suitable seedlings for transplanting must meet the following criteria:

• strong root system without visible damage;
• there are young kidneys on the sides;
• leaves of rich green color.

If the plant will be planted on marshy, waterlogged soil, it is necessary to arrange a high-quality drainage system. When planting in sandy soil, clay and organic fertilizers must be added to the bottom of the planting pit. It should be noted that the plant itself in the process of growth improves the quality of the soil - increases its characteristics and disinfects.

Having chosen a suitable place for planting, you should dig up the soil and remove the remnants of weed roots. Most varieties of crops grow rapidly, so it is advisable to leave a distance of at least 60-100 cm between the bushes.The planting process is quite simple:

1. The depth of the planting fossa is determined individually for each section based on the length of the horse processes plus 3-5 cm.
2. Seedlings should be placed in the hole carefully, being careful not to crush the roots.
3. After that, the plant is covered with soil, 3-5 cm from the top of the fossa remain not covered.
4. The soil must be compacted and watered abundantly.
5. The remaining space of the fossa must be filled with peat, grass, pine needles or compost, that is, the root circle must be mulched.

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Reproduction of iris

Reproduction of killer whales is carried out by dividing the rhizome. The procedure can be performed one month after the end of the flowering period - from mid-August to early October.

The leaves of the mother bush are cut off, leaving a third of the length, after which it is carefully removed from the ground, trying to leave a lump of soil on the roots. Then the bush is divided with a knife or a shovel into divisions, each of which should have from three to eight fans.

Drying of seedling roots is allowed. But in this case, immediately before planting, they should be soaked until the tissues are completely renewed. Soaking can take from several hours to several days, depending on the degree of dryness.

Siberian Iris whales can grow in one place without transplanting and dividing for 5-10 years. But in this case, after a few years, they can become taller and stop blooming so luxuriantly.

What to do to make irises bloom

In order for irises to bloom annually, it should be right take care of them... This is not difficult at all. They require infrequent watering, but in the absence of rain, it is necessary to water the flowers from time to time. They use not too cold water, watered at the root, try not to fall on the leaves. Watering should be done especially well during the preparation of the irises for flowering.

After the end of flowering, irises produce fruits that are not very aesthetic, and the florist tries to remove them as soon as possible. Pruning is really necessary, but it should be done only after the flowers are gone. When pruning the peduncle, only a couple of centimeters are left above the ground. Leaves are trimmed just before winter.

Irises should be fed with mineral fertilizers, and nitrogen is given only in early spring, then phosphorus-potassium compounds are used. Flowers respond well to feeding with infusions of wood ash. All these basic rules must be followed: violation of them can lead to a lack of flowering.

If the irises did not bloom on time, it will not be possible to force them to do this this year. But so that the problem does not recur after a year, you should urgently analyze the situation and correct mistakes, possibly by transplanting flowers. It is best to do this throughout August.

Video: how to care for irises

Irises do not bloom for long, but they are very beautiful. There are usually no problems with flowering, although there are many reasons for its absence. If the irises have not bloomed, you need to deal with these reasons, and it is not difficult to eliminate them.

How to take care of it properly?

It is not burdensome to care for irises, but the procedure should be regular. Watering is carried out as it dries. Moisture stagnation must not be allowed. After the plant takes root, the weeds need to be weeded out. If this is not done, then the flowers will be drowned out.Do not forget that the roots are above the ground (partially), so weed very carefully to avoid injury to the root system. For the winter, dry leaves are poured onto the ground around the bushes so that the flower does not freeze.

Any garden plant requires feeding. Nutrients promote growth and flowering. But if you overfeed the iris, then instead of a beautiful inflorescence (at best) one nondescript bud will appear.

It is necessary to fertilize the plants 3 times per season. Early spring is the time for the first feeding. After 2-3 weeks, fertilize again. The last time the nutrients are added is at a time when the buds begin to bloom.

The first option is feeding. Includes potassium sulfate and ammonium nitrate. They are mixed in equal parts and diluted with water.

The second feeding involves replacing potassium sulfate with superphosphate. The proportions are preserved.

During the flowering period, it is necessary to feed with potassium sulfate and superphosphate. The second is taken 2 shares, the first - 1 part.

Roots or flowers alone do not regenerate. Reproduction of irises is vegetative. The roots are not able to regenerate. They have thickenings, which are shortened underground shoots. Their age is 1 year. A couple of shoots should be left on the new bush. The old ones are removed.

Irises love attention and care. It is required to take care of the plants, to give them your love - only in this case they will be able to give beautiful flowers to gardeners

Iris transplant after flowering

Iris is a perennial plant. Depending on the variety, it can grow in one place for three to ten years. But the question of transplanting and dividing the bushes will certainly mature. You can transplant and plant plants after flowering at different times: within a month after flowering, and at the end of summer, and in autumn. Some gardeners insist on replanting within two weeks after the flowers have completely wilted. The sequence of actions is as follows:

• First of all, you need to choose a sunny place, since these plants are photophilous.
• Then the soil is prepared. So that it is not heavy, it is diluted with sand and peat, and a shovel is buried on the bayonet. If the land is depleted, fertilizer is applied a week before planting. If the soil is acidic, then they are quenched with chalk or ash. With the proximity of groundwater, a drainage system is made or the landing site is raised.
• To plant flowers, the rhizome is cut into pieces. They have to lie down for several hours so that the sections are weathered. To improve the effect, use charcoal as a powder. The roots are considered to be planting roots 2 cm long and 3 cm wide with several leaves.
• The distance between the roots is 40 cm, and between the rows - 60. The upper kidney should be on the surface of the earth - it is not buried. The plant must be watered immediately after planting. The next watering is not earlier than 3-5 days.
• If the plant is transplanted in late autumn, then it must be covered to avoid freezing.