More about the plant below:
Red iris (Iris reticulata)
category : onion
position : sun
height : 10-15 cm
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soil : indifferent
preferences soil : fertile, well-drained, light, sandy
watering : medium
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : blue, white, purple
shape : upright
period flowering : March-April
seed : -
reproduction:adventitious bulbs
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : discounts, rockeries, balconies, terraces
pace of growth : fast
Venetian iris - silhouetteDevelopment of the venous irisVenetian iris - positionGrooming irisApplication of the veined irisAdviceVibrant Iris - silhouette
The iris blooms even earlier than the snowstorm, because its flowers appear in February. Plants are hardy. Flowers tolerate freezing temperatures quite well.So-called The classifying attribute (that is, the species name: veined) came from the veined skin that covers the root of the iris.
Development of a string iris
The veined iris grows 10 to 20 centimeters high and gives the impression of a filigree plant. Only one flower stem grows from one bulb, from which only one flower grows. Depending on the variety, the flowers can be purple, blue or white.A characteristic feature of all veined iris is a yellow labial spotThe grassy leaves break out during the flowering period.
Venetian Iris - position
Kosaćce must grow in a permeable substrate. The soil should be dry, especially in summer, when the bulbs are dormant.If the substrate has a tendency to wet, it should be grown on a drainage layer of sand and gravel.The best conditions for the development of the iris are in sunny and sheltered places.
Grooming iris care
Bulbs are planted from September to October to a depth of approx.5 centimeters. The spacing between the bulbs should be approx. 8 centimeters. If the growing conditions are met, the plants will not require any additional maintenance.Remove faded flowers on a regular basis, cut out wilted leaves when they turn yellow.
Application of the veined iris
The veined iris grows well in sunny rockeries. If the substrate is dry enough, it can also be grown in a bed.
Tip
Discount iris crops can be destroyed by the grubber. Kosaćce is also suitable for pot cultivation.
