Distribution and characteristics of the female petal and iris
THE iris also known as iris (Iris), is widespread throughout the Earth and forms a genus very rich in species and varieties. Botanists classify it into several groups based on its height and the structure of its flowers. Some in our country wild species can also be found, unfortunately, only as a protected plant. Best-known garden version, the blue female petal (Iris Germanica) is an old crop from the Mediterranean, of which only hybrid varieties are known today. It is classified in the group of “tall bearded female petals” as it is 40-50 cm high and has colorful, decorative hair follicles on its lower flower petals.
Propagation of the female petal, iris
Perennial plant. Modified underground stems of the rootstock (rhizome) are located horizontally just below the earth’s surface, sprouting from it every year. If you buy the rootstock in a store for planting, plant it as soon as possible, albeit in a cool, dry place for a few days without stick damage.
The planted stem piece spreads in the ground over the years, developing new plant groups and flower stalks. Adult offspring can be safely separated from the mother plant and further propagated as desired. (This method of vegetative propagation is called division.) The characteristics of the offspring, including its flowers, are exactly the same as those of the mother plant. In this way, we can easily obtain a serious variety collection through exchange.
Caring for the petal
The petal likes direct sunlight, in strong shade its flowers develop into smaller, possibly irregular shapes. THE soil should be loose with good water permeability. Only a well-prepared flower bed guarantees abundant flowering. Rotate the area selected for planting to a depth of at least 30 cm and mix the fertilizer into the ground. For fertilization a standard garden fertilizers however, care should be taken to ensure that potassium and phosphorus predominate over nitrogen. This is because the abundance of nitrogen can lead to too lush growth of the foliage, which deprives the nutrients needed for flowering and reduces the plant’s resistance to disease. In clay areas, be sure to mix loosening material, coarse sand or compost into the ground.
Planting the petal, iris
End of July, August is best for planting. The rootstock should not be planted deep, it should be placed horizontally just below the surface. It doesn’t matter if the top is a little out of the ground. Also take into account that the soil settles a few cm. The rootstocks should be 40-45 cm apart so that the mature plants have room to reproduce. We can plant 2-3 rootstocks in a “nest”, but then leave a larger planting distance of 60-75 cm. We can also promote the even distribution of the plants by placing the rootstocks in the ground in the same direction. This method can also be used to create a striking lawn border. In case of summer planting, flowering is expected already in the year after planting.
Irrigation of the petal, iris
The petal does not require special care. As it is deep enough to take root, watering is only necessary during planting and in very dry summers. Sometimes excessive water supply and top dressing are sometimes rewarded with secondary flowering. Overwatering, on the other hand, can cause bacterial dagger rot. For proper flowering, it is advisable to transplant the stems every 3-4 years. Transplantation or division can be done in July-August, when the flower stalks have completely dried.