Description
Germanicus has several names. For example, in the circle of gardeners, the Germanic iris is sometimes called the violet root, the iris. The flower belongs to the Iris family, and is cultivated all over the world. The plant has a fairly developed creeping root system with little branching, while the stem stands out for its power, grows straight without branches, can reach a height of 1 m. The green mass of iris stands out for its flat structure, has a xiphoid shape and pointed tips. The leaves are colored gray-green, while the concentration of green mass occurs below the peduncle itself, due to which the culture has an attractive fan on the stem of a color contrasting with the flower.
The flowers themselves are formed at the end of the stem: on a high bifurcated peduncle. Iris flowers are bisexual - as a rule, about 10 flowers can bloom on one plant. Each iris flower retains its freshness for 5-7 days, after which a new one blooms in its place. The active flowering phase occurs in May and June. The german iris develops fruits, which are represented by a small elongated box.
Planting and caring for dwarf garden irises
Planting dwarf irises is a very simple process. Here, the main thing is to know which class group the plant belongs to, by the way, this is an important aspect not only when growing, but also in care. Based on this, we are preparing a place for planting a miniature iris. Clay soils are suitable for a swampy species, it is desirable that they grow on the coastline of reservoirs with running water. Some growers plant yellow dwarf irises in ordinary gardens, but so that they are in the sun most of the time and provide them with good abundant watering.
It is possible to plant delenki or bulbs of dwarf irises varieties at different times of the year, it depends on the class group. Dutch and bearded irises prefer planting in spring or autumn before winter. In this case, a bulb or rhizomes are used, which are placed in holes according to the size of the planting material. In bearded irises, root divisions are not buried in the ground - it is necessary that the back always protrudes outward from the ground. Dwarf Siberian irises are planted in the midst of summer in hot weather. But its roots love coolness, so they are buried deep in the ground. Extreme conditions are necessary for the plant in order for it to take root in a new place and increase its resistance to cold weather. Planting dwarf irises bloom for 2 years.
Use in landscape design
Siberian iris is a beautiful flower that can be both the main plant in the flowerbed and part of a large blooming composition. Iris go well with all liliaceae, poppies, hosts and peonies. Small islands of iridescent whales of different varieties will look spectacular and stylish against the background of lush green lawn. The most important thing is that the grass does not interfere with the growth of plants.
Many landscape designers plant this plant on the banks of artificial reservoirs, where high humidity and soil contribute to the active growth of irises. Green spaces look harmonious in combination with water reeds.
Some gardeners successfully combine this flower with saintbrinks, medicinal sage, incense, fern and lavender. Iris can become part of large rockeries, alpine slides and adornment of the local area.
If the design involves planting an iris in the foreground of a flower bed, then it is better to choose plants with open and bright flowers, but tall flowers can become a beautiful green background for various low varieties.Many owners of sloping areas planted irrigation whales right next to the slope. This technique helps not only to steal the area, but also prevents the destruction and shedding of the slope.
In order to decorate a personal plot and recreation area, it is not necessary to purchase expensive imported plants, which do not always successfully take root in a new place and require special care and attention.
For information on how to properly propagate this beautiful plant, see the next video.
Examples in landscape design
Asiatic lily is rightfully considered the queen of garden flowers, as it has extraordinary beauty, exquisite shapes and colors. It is often used in landscape design in summer cottages. However, many gardeners do not take into account the fact that this beauty is capricious, and not all "neighbors" are suitable for her. Therefore, when forming flower beds, you should not supplement these bright flowers with nondescript monochromatic plantings. Mixing several colorful tones is a great option. To do this, 4-6 lily bushes are planted in a mixborder, supplementing them with herbaceous perennial plants.
If you combine Asian lilies with other decorative flowers, it is important to correctly select their flowering period, growth, cultivation characteristics and a palette of shades. For example, lilies and peonies are ideally combined.
Fragrant, bright and massive peony flowers will help to favorably emphasize the grace of lilies, and after flowering, the peony will be able to shade delicate beauties with its foliage. Such color combinations can be planted both in flower beds near houses, gazebos, and in gardens.
They look good on areas of lilies with irises, but it is difficult to grow these two flowers in the same area at the same time, since the former like watering, and the latter prefer moderate humidity. If you provide the plants with proper care, you can get a contrasting flower bed. Bright and fragrant lily flowers will elegantly complement the large iris leaves. Yellow lilies can also be planted in Mahonia beds - an unusual mix will give the landscape design a stylish look.
For more information on the Asiatic lily, see the next video.
Varieties
Bearded irises are a culture with a well-developed root of 1.5-2 cm in thickness. On the rhizome, thickenings can be seen over the years of the life of the bush. In some varieties, the smell of root thickening resembles a violet. The leaves are bright, with a grayish tint, flat and sharp. The branched peduncle is straight, forms several buds. Six petals: three raised up - these are standards, and three down in an arc - these are fouls.
Bearded irises were named after the characteristic accumulation of hairs at the base of the petals, collected in long beards. In terms of the number of different varieties, it is considered the largest group.
At the beginning of flowering, there are:
- very early - VE;
- early - E;
- medium - M;
- late - L;
- very late - VL;
- long flowering - EML (remontant).
This abbreviation in the catalog and on the packaging denotes the flowering time.
Irises differ in flower size:
- with small flowers;
- with averages;
- with large;
- with the largest.
Bearded irises in peduncle height are:
- miniature dwarf 20 cm - MDB;
- standard dwarf 20–40 cm - SDB;
- intermediate bearded 40–70 cm - IB;
- curbs 40–70 cm - BB;
- miniature high 40–70 cm - MTB;
- high - TB.
The height of the peduncle is indicated on the box with rhizomes for planting in Latin letters.
By color, they are classified according to varieties:
- one-color;
- two-tone;
- two-color;
- bordered;
- iridescent.
Varietal variety
"Crystal halo"
Its lower petals are large and round, they are decorated with a light border and purple veins, and the upper lilac flowers have white spots and a yellow middle. Although the flowers are small - only 15 cm in diameter - they look very impressive. On a stem up to 0.9 m high, 3 inflorescences huddle. Looks advantageous with white irises and daylilies.
Eilins Dream
The double purple flower has yellow arrows with a lilac border. There are from 9 to 12 petals.They have a velvet surface and a corrugated texture.
Kita no seiza
Lilac 14-centimeter inflorescences are decorated with yellow blotches at the base of the petals, and the border between the green base and the bright pigment of the petal has a very sharp transition. There are 15 petals in total, they are covered with graceful white veins.
"Rose queen"
Its stems grow up to a meter, they are covered with hard narrow leaves emanating from one point. Lilac flowers have a pleasant pink tint. Fouls are decorated with yellow inclusions and dark purple streaks. A successful breeding option would be pre-landing in containers, and then immersion 7 cm into the reservoir.
"Variegata"
It has variegated leaves, that is, leaves with a mutated color - they are green with light golden stripes. The stems are adorned with large deep purple flowers. The growth of the stems is not the highest - up to 0.75 m.
"Vasily Alferov"
Named after the breeder who had a hand in the creation of numerous varieties of Japanese irises, suitable for the climatic conditions of our country. The height of the stems of this variety reaches 1.1 m, and the flowers themselves are quite large - 20 cm in diameter. This is a suitable option for lovers of large irises.
A bit of history
There is a legend that beautifully tells about the appearance of graceful and unusual irises on earth. One day the rainbow did not disappear, as it usually happens, but shattered into colored fragments. Falling to the ground, its pieces turned into multi-colored variegated irises.
In the Land of the Rising Sun, this flower is treated with the greatest respect. Large-scale festivities dedicated to irises are held here. One of them is called Cebu no sekku, or Boys' Festival, and is celebrated on May 5th. At this time, there is a ritual contemplation of these flowers in the gardens. In the Japanese language there is a separate word for this process - "hanami".
Because the narrow leaves of the iris look like sharp blades, the Japanese associate them with samurai swords. By the way, in the language of this country, the words "iris" and "military spirit" are spelled the same way.
The roots of flowers are used by the Japanese in the production of perfumes, exquisite alcoholic beverages and sweets.
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