Varieties of irises: a beginner gardeners choose plants

Iris is a member of the family of Iris. There are approximately 700 kinds of perennial. But not all are suitable for beginner gardeners because of their demands for care, planting complexity.

There are some species that can grow easily by anyone.

Basic classification

Although there are many varieties of iris, there are two main varieties - Tapered and bulbous.

First, in turn, is subdivided into the bearded and neborodatye.

1. bulbous

Beginners florist is not recommended to plant ksifiumy because they are very demanding. In this case, all the bulbous irises recommended to dig for the winter.

2. Tapered

- bearded. Such species name arose from the fact that the petals have a "beard" (woolly hairs). Usually, the flowers of this species have three vertical, and three lower petals.

Currently, the most popular type. But beginners florist is important to remember that bearded irises more capricious than neborodatye.

They are very demanding on the light level. The lack of light is often the reason that the plant does not bloom.

In addition, the negative impact on its development of wetland soils. Another nuance - low resistance stems, which is why it is recommended to tie the flowers.

- neborodatye. On the petals of "beard" no. Some varieties are odorless (Siberian iris, Iris japonica).

Recommended varieties

1. Iris Spur It refers to the form neborodatyh bulbous irises. Its advantage is the resistance to drought and frost.

- Imperial Bronze - Irises bloom late.

- Blueberry Sunday,

- Zamboanga.

2. Iris marsh (Neborodaty view). This iris is quite easy to care for. But he needs constant watering.

3. German Iris. The most popular type of bearded irises.

4. Siberian Iris. This type of iris has a high frost resistance.

5. Iris reticulate It refers to a bulbous irises. Resistant to low temperatures.

landing Features

Despite the diversity of varieties, there are general principles of planting.

1. Do not bury the plant is recommended when planting.

2. At the time of landing in the hole poured sand hill on which the plant roots are evenly distributed.

3. Organic fertilizers are not allowed as feeding irises.

4. In late autumn, the bare part of the rhizomes covered with soil, peat.