Siberian Iris

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Siberian iris - this is a great option to decorate your garden, while the plant is considered quite unpretentious to care for, which makes this option literally ideal for growing.

Siberian iris is a perennial plant that can bloom for several decades. It is important to remember that such plants can even be grown in the northern regions of Russia. After all, these irises will bloom regularly and they are practically not afraid of any diseases. Experts are able to count about even a thousand varieties of this plant, which differ among themselves in height, color and size and shape of their flowers.

Siberian irises do not have very characteristic beards on their petals, but the plants themselves are distinguished by their small height, amazing resistance to diseases and even sudden temperature changes. However, these irises also do not have a smell, which can be written down among the minuses of these plants.

Care and cultivation

Siberian iris will need very little care and then already at the beginning of summer for ten to fifteen days the plant will delight you with its amazingly beautiful flowers. Each peduncle has about five to seven flowers, and each of them will bloom for about five days. However, even after flowering, these plants still remain aesthetically pleasing.

When choosing the place where you plan to plant this plant, you should pay a lot of attention to the degree of illumination of the selected area. Irises love the bright rays of the sun, but in especially hot weather they also need a little shade that will protect them from excessive sun rays. In principle, irises do not have special requirements regarding the composition of the soil; they are able to develop well in ordinary garden soil. However, for the most favorable development of irises, they need an alkaline environment. In addition, the soil must be drained, because a constant excess of moisture can cause very significant harm to these plants. It is also not recommended to plant irises near various shrubs and trees: their more powerful root system can have a negative impact on the development of Siberian irises.

During the flowering period, plants will need regular watering, and it is recommended to immediately remove withering flowers. In these irises, seeds set quickly, however, those plants that were grown from seeds do not differ in particular decorativeness and resemble this variety very little.

In the autumn period of time, the leaves of irises should be cut off without fail, because they will lose their original attractiveness. This procedure should be performed either in mid-fall or early spring. At the same time, pruning of green leaves is prohibited: such a circumstance can only damage the flowering of the plant next year.

Reproduction of irises is available by dividing the bush. Actually, the timing of such measures will directly depend on the specific climatic conditions in which this plant develops. In cold regions, this procedure is performed in the spring, after the snow has melted. Here at this time there is a very high humidity and a constant rise in temperature, which will have a positive effect on new plants. However, in warmer regions, experts recommend transplanting about a month and a half after flowering. However, in such places, Siberian irises can be transplanted until October. The spring period in the south can be very dry, and the cold comes quite late, which is why the transplant period can be so long.

New plants should be watered regularly, and the soil should always remain moist. The optimal interval for transplanting this plant will be about three to four years.