One of the most popular and resistant plants is considered iris... It pleases the eye for a long time, not only at the time of flowering, but also after, thanks to its beautiful foliage. Each experienced gardener and the florist knows that irises, if transplanted incorrectly, can lose their former beauty, so this moment needs to be treated with special attention.

When is the best time to replant irises?

• do it regularly, at least once every 5 years;

  An important point: if you do it less often, the roots will begin to rise outward, preventing full development and flowering.

• be sure to carefully choose a landing site, it must be on the sunny side, protected from wind and excess moisture;
• conduct preparatory activities with the future: clear weeds, add humus (you can compost), put sand on the chosen place.

It is possible to transplant in spring and autumn, but with the first option:

• damage to the roots due to temperature changes and the possibility of heavy precipitation is not excluded;

  Advice: spring is more applicable to the southern regions.

• the best time is considered to be the period from late April to early May. However, everything is relative, for some areas, in particular, southern ones, you can start doing this a little earlier, and for middle lane, vice versa. There is no clear time frame, you need to focus only on the weather.

  Interesting fact: it is noted that irises that are transplanted on May holidays bloom faster than April ones.

In autumn:

• damage to non-established roots as a result of the first frost is possible (if the time for planting is incorrectly calculated);
• the ideal period is from early September to October;

Note: everything is relative, depends on climatic features.

An interesting point: most flower growers prefer to carry out all actions in the autumn, noting a more intense flowering and resistance to diseases in the future.

Transfer

In the spring

During transplanting in the spring, the main points should be considered:

• dig up the plant with extreme caution, since the roots during this period are the most fragile, there should be no damage;
• dig only with a clod of earth;
• cannot be planted if the soil is frozen, otherwise the plant may not survive.

  Advice: try to keep the native land as much as possible.

• do not forget about feeding.

Transplant stages:

1. A healthy and strong bush is necessarily dug out.
2. The rhizome is thoroughly cleared of the earth.
3. Rotten and damaged roots are removed.
4. The leaves are trimmed.

   Advice: it is better to shorten them exactly 2 times.

5. Dry leaves are removed
6. A disinfection procedure is being carried out. For this, the plant is placed in a special potassium solution for an average of 20 minutes.
7. It is removed from the solution, transferred to a dry surface and dried thoroughly
8. Charcoal processing
9. A hole is dug, an iris is placed in it and buried.

   An important point: you cannot sink the roots very deeply, since they will quickly rot and the plant will die. Optimally, the top of the roots sticks out a little.

10. The leaves are carefully straightened.

• water infrequently and a little;

  Note: otherwise the plant will not take root.

• if it suddenly gets cold, cover the plant.

In autumn

When choosing a suitable month for such an action, it is necessary to take into account that:

• the iris should bloom completely;
• the rhizome should have time to fix well in the soil, therefore, frosts should not be expected in the near future;
• in November (earlier for northern and central regions) cover the plant with a blanket.

  Note: it is removed only when the snow has completely melted. Further, the soil is well loosened, the leaves look (if necessary, the bad ones are removed) and fertilizers are added.

  An important point: a few weeks before the expected date of digging, exclude all fertilizing.

Transplant stages in the fall:

1. First, you need to thoroughly loosen the ground;
2. Add required amount minerals;

   Advice: they need to be purchased at a flower shop, always of the type that is suitable for a particular area. Not worth adding organic matter, especially for the southern regions.

3. Remove the rhizome from the soil with a pitchfork or a shovel, shorten the leaves;
4. Disinfect in solution, dry.

   Note: The solution is the same as for the spring planting.

5. Plant in a prepared place, water.

Note: if you transplant rhizomes, then unlike seeds, they will sprout in a year. This method is suitable for any type of irises - wild and decorative.

Closer to the onset of cold weather, it is required:

• slightly loosen the soil;
• put humus;
• make a layer of sawdust on top.

An important point: the latter is applicable only for northern regions or abnormally cold autumn.

Transplant methods

There are several ways, each grower determines the appropriate one, guided by the characteristics of the soil and the characteristics of the plant.

Main ways:

1. The bush is completely dug up:
   • using a shovel, the rhizome is removed from the ground. It is important not to damage anything in this case;
   • cleared;
   • leaves are trimmed;

     Note: many leave only up to 10 cm in length.

   • roots are shortened up to 3 cm;
   • hatch for 2 days, after they are planted.
2. Partial digging:
   • digging a bush with a shovel;
   • the required number of stems is separated;

     Advice: A sharp knife is more suitable for this.

   • landed in a prepared place.

If, during digging, damage to the rhizome is found, then such a plant is not suitable for partial transplantation.

Prevention of diseases during transplantation

So that there are no diseases, and in iris most often it is the roots or leaves that rot, preventive measures are necessary:

Note: half a gram of Confidor is added to 5 liters of water, then the leaves are carefully sprayed.

Blitz Tips:

• it is not worth delaying the transplant for a long time, lost time can negatively affect his health in the future or even lead to death;
• it is better to carry out all work in the morning;
• planting irises should be no closer than 50 cm from each other;
• strictly follow all recommendations for the prevention of diseases;
• do the treatment in a timely manner.

The second decade of July is an ideal time for transplanting and healing multi-colored bearded and Siberian irises, irises (Germanicus)

The second decade of the month is an ideal time for transplanting and healing multi-colored bearded and Siberian irises.

Irises, or irises, are plants that stagger the imagination with their diversity, beauty of forms and color of the flower.

That is why the ancient Greeks called them "rainbow".

In general, they are unpretentious, but require mandatory procedure- division.

This manipulation is required to rejuvenate plants and maintain order in the flower garden - over time, irises begin to grow chaotically.
Rules of procedure

Carefully dig out the overgrown iris bush with a garden pitchfork, shake off the ground, carefully break the rhizome with our hands.
Can't you do it manually? Cut it into neat divisions with a sharp knife.

After each procedure, we disinfect the instrument with a strong solution of potassium permanganate or alcohol. Then we shorten the damaged areas of the rhizome and prune the leaves and roots to 10 cm.
We keep the finished cuttings for about half an hour in a dark pink solution of potassium permanganate or in the "Maxim" preparation and dry the slices in the sun.
After this, dust the cut with ash.
If the weather is sunny, wither the divisions for a couple of days under warm rays - this will help to reveal hidden infections and diseases.

When planting irises, remember: the rhizome should be at the level of the soil, deepening is possible by a couple of centimeters only on sandy soils.
The roots are placed in the planting hole below the rhizome, straightened and covered with earth. The soil is well compacted.

If the weather is dry and hot, on the eve of planting, the hole must be well shed with water, if the soil is very compacted, be sure to fluff it up.

Avoid stagnant water

Irises usually bloom three years after planting. And good drainage is very important for them - they are very sensitive to stagnant water, especially during the cold season in spring or autumn.

But they love the sun and open areas.
But the marsh iris (ayrovidny, yellow) loves moisture, so it will look marvelous near any reservoir or well.

Take note, potatoes and tomatoes are the fierce enemies of irises. They will immediately divide all sores and pests among themselves. This is especially true of late blight.
It is often possible to observe that the rhizomes begin to grow upward. There is no need to worry and you definitely don’t need to sprinkle them with earth - this is a normal craving for solar heat.

For the winter, they can be slightly (a couple of centimeters) covered with earth or peat, and in the spring, the protection can be washed off with water.

About health

Irises are susceptible to all kinds of rot. Especially if the weather is unstable and humid.
Checking the health of your plants is easy. Scrape off the soil from the rhizome and remove the damaged area with a knife.

After the operation, sprinkle the wound with ash or grease with iodine, brilliant green.

Remember, if you have a cut that you are going to plant after a long time, in no case wrap it in a damp cloth for storage. It is better to store the rhizome indoors in a cool place, but not in the refrigerator.

Bearded iris (Germanic or Germanic, lat. Iris germanica) is one of the most beloved flowers in our gardens. The variety of colors of this type of iris is like a rainbow. No wonder the ancient Greeks called these flowers a rainbow - "iris".

Collectors' catalogs of bearded irises can number in the hundreds of varieties.

Bearded Germanic irises are one of the largest species in the Iris family. It is a perennial rhizome plant, with xiphoid leaves, powerful sturdy peduncles and large flowers- reaches a height of 120 cm. These are very graceful flowers.

In our climate, irises winter well and, growing, form whole thickets. Bearded irises have a peculiar flower structure; they do not have sepals. The beauty of the flower is six tepals (perianth lobes), which we call petals in everyday life, for convenience we will call them that.

The iris flower petals are arranged in two tiers. The inner petals are folded at the top to resemble a dome, and the outer ones are lowered downward, their edges are gracefully bent. On the lower petals there are "beards" of yellow or orange... They give irises a special charm and gave the name to this type of irises - bearded.

Germanicus irises bloom from May to June. The flowering is lush, bright. The flowers bloom on a sturdy peduncle, which can sometimes bifurcate. One peduncle bears 3 - 5 large flowers.

Blossoming of a single flower lasts up to five days, but since the flowers bloom in succession, the flowering of irises usually lasts about twenty days. The perennial rhizome of the bearded iris consists of clearly visible annual increments. The peculiarity of irises is that the "back" of the rhizome grows without going deep into the soil and must remain ajar. This is a natural growth characteristic of bearded irises.

In our collection, we have selected for you the most elegant varieties of bearded irises:

delicate pastel colors:

Iris Germanica White,

Iris Germanica Pink Tafferty;

in sunny hot colors

Iris Germanica Rajan Brooke,

Iris Germanica Radiant Apogee,

Iris Germanica Orange Harvest,

Iris Germanica Natchez Trace;

in lilac-purple colors:

Iris Germanica Circle Step,

Iris Germanica Ambassadeur,

Iris Germanica Edith Woolford,

Iris Germanica Red Zinger.

Iris German Superstition.

Features of growing bearded irises: planting and care The most favorable conditions for growing bearded irises

Bearded irises prefer water-intensive, well-drained soils. That is, the substrate should be nutritious, but without stagnant water. Irises grow well on light loamy soils. If the soils are heavy, add sand. When planting, add sand under the rhizome with a layer of 3-4 cm, this will help to drain excess water from the plant and prevent decay. Fresh manure cannot be applied.

Dates of planting tubers of bearded irises germanicus in open ground

V open ground rhizomes of irises are planted in spring, when the ground thaws enough, in April-May. After the end of flowering, in June, the plants can be transplanted and planted, and the tubers can be divided. Since we have a long and warm autumn, the irises can be replanted until mid-October. Irises are planted once every 3-4 years.

Preparation of rhizomes of bearded irises for planting

Iris rhizomes purchased from professional companies were stored in optimal conditions, and do not need special training. You can plant them right away. Before planting, inspect the rhizomes, if there are small damages - cut them off with a sharp knife and process the cuts with activated carbon.

If, after flowering, you decide to transplant or divide the iris bush, then this is best done in June. The rhizomes are dug up and divided into parts about 10 cm long, with a growing point. The damaged parts of the rhizome are cut off, the cut is treated with activated carbon and can be planted.

Planting rhizomes of bearded irises

When planting bearded irises, it is important to know a few small nuances. In a planting pit pre-filled with a nutrient substrate, a shallow hole is made. The rhizome is laid horizontally in it. Press and lightly sprinkle the rhizome with earth. It is important that the "back" of the iris protrudes from the ground. Water the irises liberally while rooting is in progress, but avoid stagnant water. The distance between plants is 50 cm.

Care for bearded irises

Irises are pretty unpretentious plants... The usual weeding, watering and fertilizing - that's all the small work of caring for them. Once every 3-4 years, irises are planted. The rhizome of bearded irises grows rapidly. But the rhizome grows in one direction and over time it seems to "run away" from the flower bed. After flowering, the leaves of the irises are shortened, the rhizome is dug up and divided into pieces up to 10 cm long. The cut is treated with activated carbon or ash and planted in a new place.

Top dressing of bearded irises germanicus

Bearded irises are fed three times per season. The first feeding is carried out in the spring at the beginning of plant growth. It is carried out by fertilization with a predominance of nitrogen. Use Green Guy fertilizer for flowering plants.

The second feeding is carried out after the end of flowering in June, the third one until the end of August. Fertilizers with a predominance of potassium and phosphorus are used. For the second feeding of irises - it will be convenient for you to use the fertilizer Gilea flowering-fruiting. For the third autumn top dressing - the fertilizer Green Guy Golden Autumn.

Preparing irises for winter

In winter, irises can freeze due to the peculiarities of rhizome growth at the soil surface. Despite the fact that irises are quite winter-hardy, mulch the plants with well-rotted compost, fallen leaves, or cover with agrofibre. In the spring, the shelter will need to be removed. Nuance: cover the irises for the winter shortly before the onset of persistent cold weather. The rhizome of irises tends to be exposed, if you cover them before the deadline, then they can "open up" themselves, but they themselves will not be able to "hide".

Features of the use of bearded irises in landscape design

Iridariums or an iris garden is a fashion trend landscape design... Irises are selected for the iridarium different types and pick flower arrangements by plant height, colors and the timing of flowering. You can combine Germanica bearded irises, Reatoculata irises and Hollandica irises. Bearded irises look great on the banks of natural and artificial reservoirs, are good in curbs, mixborders and group plantings.

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Irises are one of the finest flowers, distinguished by their sophistication.

Growing them is not difficult, but it will be useful for every gardener to know some practical secrets of growing these flowers.

Irises need to be properly planted and properly divided. The division and transplantation of irises can be carried out until mid-September.

At the same time, there is no need to rush; division can begin not earlier than forty days after their flowering. This is very important rule... It was by this time nutrients manage to move into the rhizome of the plant.

Planting irises

An external sign indicating the readiness of the plant for transplantation is the bare middle of the bush. At this time, the bush loses its decorative effect. Irises seem to scatter from the dead center.

• When dividing, it is better to dig out the bush completely.
• After digging, you need to shake off the soil and carefully divide the rhizome, pulling it apart with your hands.
• After that, using a sharp knife, the rhizome is divided into smaller parts, while 1-3 sockets should remain on each division.
• Old and blackened parts of the rhizome are removed.
• Cut out the black roots to a healthy place.
• The parts of the plant obtained by dividing are soaked for 30 minutes in a fungicide solution to prevent diseases of fungal etiology.
• Iris leaves should be cut at a height of 10-15cm, leaving a small fan.

Before planting the received divisions, they need to be dried for several days. When dried, the outer leaves of the plant may turn yellow. This is quite normal - after such a procedure, the irises take root faster.

You need to plant irises on a small mound so that the plant hugs the soil with its roots. Irises must not be buried during planting. It is also very important point when growing irises. The back of the rhizome of the plant should protrude 5-7mm above the ground, or better, so that it is turned to the south. This is due to the fact that a well-heated back is the key to the successful laying of flower buds. When planting irises, do not try to deepen them (if you deeply deepen the irises, the rhizome may rot). If, after deepening, the plant survives, then its flowering will be weak. For the winter, young irises need to cover their backs with peat or earth, and in the spring, be sure to open them. Old plants are not covered, unless the variety has a low winter hardiness. Irises should be planted only in a well-lit area. In the shade, irises do not bloom well.

Soil composition also plays an important role in the cultivation of irises.

The ideal soil for irises is neutral, well-cultivated loam. If the soil is heavy, peat and sand should be added to it. Irises do not like sandy soil - it must be moistened with clay. Also, irises do not tolerate waterlogging, so they need to be protected from the proximity of groundwater.

At first glance, it seems strange to talk about planting plants during the hottest period of summer. However, each of them has their own lifestyle, their own "habits". In irises, soon after flowering, the rhizome grows intensively in length, while thickening. The new link differs from the old one in a lighter color of the bark and is separated from it by a "constriction".

It forms roots and begins independent life, on the old part of the rhizome, the roots gradually die off. This is the best time for iris breeding.

It is the bearded irises that are propagated by parcels. The standard cut is a one-year link of the rhizome, cut off with a pruner or, preferably, broken off by hand, so there is less danger of infection. A good planting material should have 7-8 leaves and a "well-fed" strong rhizome 3-4 cm long. To get a lush bush faster, use double and triple cuttings (ie, having 2-3 rosettes of leaves). The latter, as a rule, bloom as early as the next spring after planting.

You can propagate iris without digging it entirely out of the ground. To do this, the lateral branches of the rhizome are separated from the bushes. Thus, not only planting material is obtained, but also old bushes are rejuvenated. First of all, those links of rhizomes are cut out, which, overlapping one another, form the second tier, as well as weak, poorly developing ones.

Planting bearded irises

The place must be prepared in advance, 2-3 weeks in advance. Dig up the ground, carefully select the rhizomes of the weeds. The distance between the plots depends on the purpose of the planting and on the class of irises: miniature, medium-sized, high. When growing small plots, they are planted quite densely: in a row at a distance of 10-15 cm between rows - from 20 to 40 cm.Considering that in a year or two, the grown plots will be transplanted to a permanent place. Much greater distances must be observed there, because every year the rhizomes grow in length and width.

In tall irises, the diameter of the bush under favorable conditions will exceed 30-35 cm in 3-4 years, and we plant the plant for 5-6 years. To quickly form a large bush, you can plant delenki around the circumference. First, make a hole with a scoop with a depth of 4-5 cm. A mound of earth is poured at the bottom, a cut is placed on it, evenly spreading the roots along the slopes of the mound, and they are covered. The earth must be tightly squeezed with your hands and watered. Make sure that the "back" of the rhizome is located at the level of the soil surface, and the fan of the leaves of the delenka does not fall over.

Around the planted parcels, a small side of the earth is arranged, which prevents the spill of water. In dry weather, repeat watering after 4-5 days. Do it neatly from a watering can. After heavy rains, it is imperative to check whether the cuttings have been washed out of the soil. For stability, small divisions sometimes have to be propped up with chopsticks.

Irises are dry lovers and "sun worshipers". But nevertheless, in the heat, we must try to provide the freshly planted cuttings with the amount of water that they need for the fastest rooting. Then, perhaps, they will have time to lay during July - August

In no case should you completely bury the rhizome - it can rot, flower buds will bloom in spring. To reduce evaporation, on hot days, the plants are shaded, and the leaves of the cut are cut in the form of a triangle.

How to choose a deal when buying bearded irises

A healthy cut is dense, homogeneous, without dents and mechanical damage (cuts, punctures, wormholes, gnaws). The place of cutting (breaking off) is covered with a natural thin crust or powdered with a mixture of crushed charcoal with sulfur powder.

Be sure to disinfect the purchased cut: dilute a 0.3% solution of potassium permanganate (it should be dark pink), immerse the cut in it and, after holding it for 15 minutes, dry it well.

Recently, an interesting practice of selling parcels "from the bush" has emerged in the markets. From a completely dug out and cleanly washed from the ground, a plant with flowering peduncles is cut off with a disinfected sharp pruning shears according to the order of the buyer. This method is convenient for the buyer in that all doubts about the variety and timing of planting disappear: you need to plant immediately after purchase.