Iris bulbous long time belongs to the genus iris, allocating them in a separate group of bulbs.And only in the middle of the last century "false" Irises identified as a separate genus.Iridodiktium - melkolukovichnye irises.Ksifium - krupnolukovichnye representatives irises.It must be said that these two are completely different.And if with the latter you have to tinker, the first completely unpretentious plant.It is about them will be discussed further.
Iridodiktiumy (bulbous irises) are delicate flowers that are really similar to the colors of iris.In Russia, they are called "iris", which means - welcome, dear.They differ unpretentious in cultivation and different periods of flowering will help bring you pleasure quite a long time.They appear at the same time with crocuses.Unlike krupnolukovichnyh irises, flowers developing before the leaves.
very first appear bulbous iris "Dunford" - impatient pipsqueak (height 10 cm) yellow flowers speckled with small greenish color.This steadfast soldier is brave to confront a night frost and other troubles in early spring.This plant has been found in the mountains of Turkey, and the cultural fit introduced Ms. Dunford, hence the name of the variety.
Bulbous irises mesh - the most popular in the culture iridodiktiumy, there are more than 20 varieties.They begin to bloom in early April, almost the same time as large-crocuses.Flowering lasts up to 3 weeks, the plant is unpretentious to the growing, well propagated vegetatively.Per year young forms to four bulbs length of 3-4 cm and a diameter of not more than 1.5-2.5 cm, wherein the bulb has reticulate fiber membrane.The height of these irises up to 15 cm, fragrant flowers the size of 5-7 cm. They can be succulent blue, blue or purple, the lower lobe white or bright yellow-orange stain.The most popular varieties of "Edward", "harmony", "Paulina", "kenteb."But the variety "Natasha" and "Album" will be white.
As mentioned above, bulbous iris grow easy.It is hardy, requiring no special care culture.For her perfect sunny, exposed to neutral or slightly alkaline soil drained.The only condition - a dry content in the period of summer rest.The natural environment can be found in the mountains and foothills of Central Asia and Asia Minor, and the Caucasus.
Therefore, this plant is desirable spring precipitation, dry summer, and winter - snow and without thawing.If your environment does not match this, but rather provides a very rainy summer, the bulbous iris should be planted next to a large tree (south side), or on an elevated hill.Still it is possible in the summer flowering bulbs after digging, it should be done as soon as the leaves begin to lodge, and their upper part yellow.Store the bulbs should be in a dark place in the sawdust.And since the end of September and in October, they were again planted to a depth of 7-8 cm distance between plants 10-15 cm. Iridodiktiumy ideal for large flower beds, for vases in the yard, to the Alpine hills and meadows with large stones.Due to early flowering and rich colors they deliver a special pleasure after a long and monotonous winter.
