Iris - a flower loved by flower growers

Someone knows this plant as an iris, while someone is closer to the name iris. Both of these names belong to the same flower. Irises have long won the hearts of many flower growers.

Iris is a flower very similar in petal shape to an orchid. Therefore, it always looks very decorative in flower beds, it blooms brightly and pleases the eye.

Iris belongs to perennial plants. The rhizome of the iris develops in an interesting way: it consists of links, each of which represents an increase in a year.

The flower stalks of irises are quite strong, their height can vary from 20 cm to one and a half meters. Large (8-15 cm in diameter) flowers of different colors give beauty to irises. Flowers of many varieties of iris have a pleasant aroma.

Bearded irises are the most popular among gardeners. Their flowers are more decorative and graceful, and the variety of colors of flower petals can amaze the imagination.

Iris is a flower that prefers a well-lit spot in the garden. If, by the will of fate, irises turn out to be growing in the shade, there will be no flowers. Irises are hardy to dry soil, they do not like waterlogging. The tangible advantages include the fact that these flowers tolerate frost well.

If we talk about soil preferences, it is recommended to plant irises in a loose, light substrate, not burdened with a mass of fertilizers, fresh manure is especially undesirable for irises.

It is necessary to water irrigation whales during their flowering period, preferably in the evenings. Make sure that no water from a watering can or a hose gets on the flowers of the plants.

If the variety is tall, iris bushes may need a garter to prevent gusts of wind from breaking the plants.