Kosaćce - care after flowering and varieties Kosaćce boasts flowers in almost all colors of the rainbow.They are all easy-care and they all like sunny places.Some differences are revealed when choosing the substrate.
The bearded iris likes dry, even stony ground, while the Siberian iris prefers moist places. The aquatic environment is, in turn, the element of the yellow iris. Bearded irises are divided into three groups according to their height and flowering time. Low flowers bloom in the second half of April and can be grown in containers and rockeries. Medium ones bloom at the beginning and high ones bloom at the end of May.
Caring for bearded irises is not difficult. Rhizomes store water and food well, so they are able to survive even in slightly moist soil.Bearded scythes are best planted from August to September.Thickened rhizomes should be planted horizontally, so that they are covered with an approx. Centimeter layer. substrate. Choose a site where water does not accumulate. The optimal solution is planting plants on earthen embankments.
When flowering fades after a few years, the beard iris must be divided. We do it in spring or 2-3 weeks after flowering.Break the carp or cut it open with a sharp knife, before that, shorten the leaves to a length of approx. 10 cm.Each part of the stump must have one leaf root.
After flowering care
During the flowering period, remove any faded flowers on a regular basis. They are still decorative after flowering, impressing with their saber-toothed leaves.Remove them only in winter, when they turn yellow.
We do not mulch the plants with bark, because it acidifies the substrate, and iris do not tolerate it.The fertilizers should be applied in early spring, before flowering, preferably with a complete fertilizer with a high proportion of phosphorus and potassium.
Iris varieties
1 'Arctic Fancy' is a variety from the subgroup of bearded irises. It reaches a height of about 50 cm and thus belongs to the group of mediums.
2. 'Brassie', 'Kolksee', 'Bembes' are three varieties from the low group. Their height is 25, 40 and 35 cm respectively.
3. 'Harbor Blue', 'Noctambule' and 'Color Splash' are varieties of tall irises, 80-100 cm high.
4 'Second Wind' is a white variety with a sulfur-yellow beard on the lower petal.
5. 'English Charm' has an apricot color of petals and a subtle scent. The variety blooms from May to June and repeats flowering in the fall.
The above varieties are only a small part of a huge group of irises. The botanical name Iris comes from the Greek goddess of the rainbow and is the best illustration of the range of colors available. Virtually every year, breeders provide varieties with new shades and color combinations.These are often forms with wrinkled, wavy edges on flower petals.Some varieties, such as the 'English Charm' mentioned above, bloom twice in one season. This is a rarity in the group of tall bearded irises.
That is why it is worth mentioning here the varieties 'Lugano' with white flowers and 'Champagne Elegance' with white-apricot flowers. flower shoots after spring flowering.
