Irises - a bright garden decoration
Lovers of garden plants and beautiful flower beds oftendisappointed, as there will be a long pause between the early spring plants and summer flowers. In this case, the garden is empty for a long time and avid gardeners have to look for what will decorate their garden and during the off-season.
In that case, choose iris. If you choose the right variety, they will decorate your garden for up to two months. Traditionally, irises bloom from the second half of May to early July. But that they do not turn into your garden nightmare, you should learn some rules on growing, planting and care for these flowers.
Preparing for planting
To irises well bloom, choose the right oneplot and prepare the soil for planting. Try to choose a sunny place with a little moisture. If the whole site is close to the groundwater, it will be necessary to additionally pour the elevation on the flowerbed.
In one place they can grow from five to ten years depending on the variety. There are certain rules that will help you to keep your flower blossom for a long time.
Traditionally a new planting of irises is done right awayafter their flowering. So young plants have time to start and get stronger before winter. But if there is a long and warm autumn in your lands, then you can take your time.
Many gardeners do not attach much importance to the time of planting, and do it at any time of the year. The main thing is to transplant irises every few years so that they do not degenerate.
Planting different species is different. But in any case, before the procedure, it is necessary to process the seedlings with growth stimulators, cut the roots and remove the rotten places. For disinfection, it is better to lower the rhizomes for several minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate.
Bearded irises should be planted in a shallow hole in which sand is poured over the hill. The root is laid on it and buried with earth in such a way that the upper part can be seen from under the ground.
Bezborodnye varieties, on the contrary, as deeply as possible immerse in the ground. The distance between the holes must be at least 50 centimeters.
Correct growing of irises
Many garden lovers refuse to growthese colors, mistakenly believing that they are too much fussed with, and no one guarantees the result. But in fact, everything is simple enough, and irises do not require more care than other plants.
roots grow horizontally and sometimes come out from under the ground. In order not to lose them, it is necessary to cover the bed with peat or sawdust for the winter, and in spring remove the cover.
flowers are not fed with organic fertilizers (manure). Irises are more suitable for liquid mineral fertilizing.
For one season, flowers can move several centimeters beyond the flower bed. Therefore, plant them with a fan.
Proper care for irises
Heat and light
These garden flowers are very fond of sunlight andmoisture. Special attention should be given to watering at the budding stage. In the future, watering will be necessary only in the case of complete drying of the soil at the roots.
Many people think that irises do not like transplanting, but this is not true. You can divide the bushes immediately after flowering, neatly digging up the roots, so as not to damage them.
Additional fertilizing
It is enough to process rhizomes during planting. But if the flowers begin to fade, you can feed them with liquid phosoforno-potassium fertilizers and later, but not during flowering.
Weeds
It is necessary to pile harmful plants on the flowerbed because of the peculiarities of the root system.
Diseases and pests
The brighter the flower looks, the higher the probabilityits infection with various diseases. Therefore, you need to closely monitor the plants throughout the growing season. If you notice signs of rot, be sure to remove the infected plant and sprinkle all adjacent baseazene solution. The same drug can also be used to treat rhizomes before planting. So you reduce the risk of the disease.
