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Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Irises
06.01.2024 14:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21
It is advisable to plant iris on a hill in soil with good drainage and protect the leaves from the wind.
When and how to plant irises correctly
Iris bulbs are planted in open ground either at the end of April, as soon as the ground thaws, or at the end of September.
The soil temperature should not be lower than 12 degrees.
Plant the bulbs in an area well lit by the sun. Irises need neutral or, in extreme cases, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.5 - 7.0).
You can add chalk if the soil is acidic, and also treat the root with fertilizers.
Irises love rich soil and if there is no such soil nearby, then you need to start preparing the soil.
How to grow irises
Irises prefer well-drained, light, slightly acidic soil.
When planting, it is necessary to ensure that the flower faces north for better warming and the formation of flower buds.
When planting iris, the rhizome must protrude from the ground.
After planting, irises need abundant watering.
How many times to water iris
Keep in mind that irises tolerate drought, so in the case of irises, it is better to underwater than overwater.
In the first half of summer, if there is no/little precipitation, water the irises once a week; and once every two weeks with moderate precipitation.
After watering, loosen the soil to prevent crust formation.
Previously, we told you how to grow viola.
