Flowers irises

Iris - the name translates as "rainbow" and given this plant for the extreme diversity of colors.
The genus Iris are perennial flowers, which had their origin from Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. The most commonly used for cultivation in ornamental flower gardens, especially popular iris because of their bright and diverse inflorescence interesting forms. Depending on the species of the genus iris bloom from May to February.

Irises by growing on a daily basis to get 6-8 hours of direct sunlight, also need good aeration. Two weeks before planting iris rhizomes should begin to prepare the ground. In the soil organic compost to make the order of 5-10 cm in the plot planting and mix well cultivator. Carefully choose the stones and break up lumps of earth, they can become a hindrance to the development of the root system of colors.

Planting flowers:
Hole should be large enough to hide the iris rhizome. During bookmark rhizomes should be possible to straighten the roots. After the backfill soil are sealed and abundantly pour that would completely eliminate all air voids. The distance between plants should be planted no less than 20 cm

Watering irises:
Before the advent of the first germs of rhizomes should be watered 3-4 times a week, the soil should be kept damp, but it does not turn into a swamp. After the appearance of the first germs of irrigation is reduced to 2 times per week, the soil should have time to dry out a little. After a sufficient development of the plant should be watered once a week and only in the absence of rains.

Fertilizing and mulching:
Spring and summer iris should be fertilized once a month, using fertilizer with a ratio of NPK: 5-10-10. Winter and autumn can not fertilize, since the inability to suction minerals a plant can develop chemical burn root system. Do not forget to water after fertilizing, it will help the soil absorb elements. Avoid direct contact rootstocks and fertilizers.

Mulching irises should fall, just before the first frost. Best suited straw or pine needles, as they are the least prone to decay. The main task of mulching to smooth out variations in temperature, as well as periodic freezing and thawing can damage the roots of flowers