High and beautiful Iris owned by the Greek goddess Raduga. Each gardener at least once, but bred a bright perennial in his flower bed. Despite its divine origin, Iris is unpretentious in growing flower. Today there are about 300 species of the genus Iris. The most famous are high (about 70 cm) Bearded irises (IRIS Germany).
How to care for irises - light, watering
Good sunlight and drained soil play an important role for active growth and perennial flowering. Good drainage and neutral pH (7.0) are important indicators throughout the year. Suck a perennial in a sunny place, where six hours a day the plant will be flooded with light. Water only with very dry soil or after planting a seedling. Excess moisture in the soil can lead to rewarding root.
How to care for irises - making fertilizers
The type of fertilizer, which is made under the irises depends on the type of soil. Low-nitrogen fertilizers, bone flour and superphosphate are usually used. The first time feed the flowers in early spring, sprinkling them around the plants, while avoiding direct contact with the root. The second time make feeding at the end of flowering. Do not mulch the iris - it will cause a soft rotofi.
How to care for irises - pests and diseases
The most dangerous pests of perennials are caterpillars-scoops, a wave, spider ticks. In the spring, tiny caterpillars move through a sheet in the rhizome, where the plant is applied. Vertical stripes on the leaves show that the perennial is infected, so such sites are better digging and removed. Autumn foliage from perennials are cleaned to reduce the likelihood of sampling pests.
How to care for iris - Reliable satellites
Irises grow better in the company of other perennials, especially lilies, peonies, roses and oriental poppies. When landing, leave enough space between the plants to ensure good air circulation.
How to care for irises - delete inflorescences
Remove pods formed after flowering. The formation of seeds depletes the energy to the necessary rhizomet, roots and leaves.
How to care for iris - division, transplant
- Divide the rhizome, if necessary - use a sharp knife. A good tank will be the Escape of the rowing thickness into a thumb with one or two sheets. Large, old shoots that do not have sheets, throw out.
- Remove the soil from shoots to eliminate the larvae of the Moth or May Beetle.
- Cut the leaf sektor at a distance of 10-15 cm from the root - it reduces stress when transplanting.
- Install the rhizome in the well, placing the fan thin roots. The upper surface of the root must be visible on the surface of the soil.
- The distance between the bushes should be from 30 to 45 cm (dwarf varieties of perennial) are closer). Well bypass Iris when landing, but the plant should not be filled daily.
How to care for irises - seasonal care
- Early spring: diligently remove and destroy old foliage to ensure good growth in new spons. Make fertilizer.
- Medium spring: diligently examine the foliage for the presence of dark vertical lines. The affected leaves completely destroy.
- Late spring: Cut the inflorescences after flowering.
- Summer: If the plants need to be separated, execute it after flowering, and then dry the foliage.
- Autumn: With the approach of frosts, cut the foliage and dispose of it into the garbage container.
- Winter: Snow cover or autumn root of rooting is served by anti-corrosive protection of the Iris.
Remember that most varieties of perennials are rather unpretentious. To grow an iris, it is not necessary to make a special winter shelter, the plant does not need watering, but it pleases the eye with its bright flowering for 5-10 years.
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