Bearded irises in the photo will enchant any grower

Bulbous plants are one of the most common plants that are loved by flower growers all over the world. yes, caring for such plants requires compliance with certain rules. But the amazing beauty of flowers rewards all efforts. The irises in the photo will enchant any grower to decide on the cultivation of these wonderful plants in their flower garden.

The most common group of these flowers is bearded irises. The flower received such an interesting name due to the presence of one large petal extended downward, resembling a beard. A huge variety of varieties of bearded irises have been bred. Breeders all over the world are constantly improving their pets, getting more and more options for the colors of irises.

The group of bearded irises itself is divided into three subgroups, which differ in height - tall irises, medium-sized irises and dwarf irises. All irises bloom mainly in May-June. And like the absolute majority of spring flowers, they add charm to the spring landscape, both by themselves and in combination with other spring flowers.

You need to plant irises in a light, dry enough place. When choosing a place for planting irises, you need to make sure that the water will not stagnate there. If the flowers need to be planted in a damp area, then it must be well drained to protect the bulbs from prolonged exposure to moisture. Otherwise, the flowers can get sick and die.

Very often in specialized stores you can find varieties of bearded iris with unusually interesting colors. And most often these are thermophilic varieties that are unlikely to survive wintering in central Russia. If the plant still remains to winter, then it is necessary to cover it for the winter with spruce branches. Fallen leaves, manure are absolutely not suitable for this.

Good luck!