The most amazing Siberian varieties of iris

And the iris! What a miracle flower:

It is fragrant, it is beautiful and it is moderately tall

He is not proud and not angry, but he is kind and he is sweet,

There is no one who doesn’t love him!

Brightness and aroma are only one indicator that gardeners use when choosing flowers for their flower beds. Over the past few years, Siberian varieties have become extremely popular. iris, which are valued for their ease of care and have a high decorativeness throughout the growing season. These flowers less susceptible to diseases and more frost-resistant.

Today I want to present a review of the most beautiful varieties Siberian iris.

Content:

• Siberian iris variety “Band of Angels”
• Iris "Blackberry Jubilee"
• Siberian Iris "Coronation Anthem"
• Siberian iris variety “Crimson Cloisonne”
• Iris “Dance and sing”
• Charming "Dawn Waltz"
• Iris King – “Double standards”
• Snow-white miracle “Esther C.D.M.”
• Blue sky in the variety “Four winds”
• Iris "His"
• Unique variety "Kaboom"
• Multicolor iris “Oriental carpet”
• Beauty "Rigamarole"
• Siberian iris variety “Roaring Jelly”

Siberian iris variety “Band of Angels”

This variety was first bred in 1996 and won the love of gardeners because of its appearance. Up to 4 buds grow on one stem. The blue-violet flowers of this species bloom for a very long time, on the fouls they have a soft creamy outline and a signal with a golden center, which give the plant originality.

This variety loves well well-drained soil and bright places in the flower beds.Therefore, when planting the rhizomes of this flower, it is necessary to choose the right place.

It should be noted that iris It is worth planting not too deep. 5 cm is enough. But the distance between the bushes should be up to 50 cm. Water the plant Recommended once a week, depending on soil moisture and air temperature.

Iris "Blackberry Jubilee"

This legendary variety has repeatedly received awards for quality. Bred in 1997 by American Marty Schaefer, he was recognized as the most long lasting look iris to diseases.

Huge, corrugated flowers with wide petals have a red-violet color and a pale yellow signal. This late variety, but the plant blooms for up to 1.5 to 2 months. Iris takes root well in any soil, but loves light. Sits by root to a depth of 3 cm, with a distance of up to 60 cm.

Siberian Iris "Coronation Anthem"

Unlike the above varieties of Siberian iris, Coronation Anthem is prone to re-blooming. Bred by Robert Hollingworth in 1990, this variety is preferred by amateurs tall and massive flowers.

Siberian iris Coronation Anthem grows up to 80 cm, has up to 2 branches with 4 - 5 buds on each. Blue flowers with a creamy yellow center, light blue styles with a red tint, bloom twice in one season.

For planting iris, neutral or slightly acidic soil, which should be dug up and the weeds removed. If the root is a little dry, it needs to be dipped in water for several hours. The rhizomes are planted to a depth of 5 cm. It is worth planting in spring or autumn, replanting after 3 weeks after flowering.

Siberian iris variety “Crimson Cloisonne”

One of the latest and newest varieties of Siberian irises.It is planted mainly in autumn or early spring. It begins to bloom in June. This type of iris has large dark crimson flowers with purple veins and a white center. Aroma This iris is very thin and almost invisible.

This variety is very capricious when planted. The iris should be planted in a dug hole so that its roots do not bend upward. After filling the hole with soil, the plant should be watered immediately. The plant loves cool soil and shade.

Iris “Dance and sing”

The Siberian iris variety Dance and sing is distinguished by its aroma and huge flowers. A giant, yellow flower with wide, standard-shaped petals, small white lines and green leaves, looks beautiful in the garden among colorful flowers. low growing plants. This variety requires bright lighting, but on hot days, slight shading is desirable. He is not picky in his choice of soil. But, watering should be plentiful.

When planting, the top of the stem is cut off, leaving 5–10 cm, and buried to a depth of 5–8 cm.

Charming "Dawn Waltz"

The tall iris variety Dawn Waltz resembles with its inflorescence orchid. Delicate pink flowers with pearly white styles, bloom for up to 2 months. The plant has dark green leaves and a strong stem.

Iris loves well fertilized and well-drained soil, abundant watering. Before planting the root, the soil is well amended with compost, which is enough for the plant to feed itself during the first half of summer. Then, you should re-enrich it with useful minerals.

Iris King – “Double standards”

Double standard is the name of this late variety of Siberian iris. Plant height is 60 – 70 cm. The flowers are densely double, large, dark purple with a lavender tint.Yellow spots on the petals give the flower a touch of tenderness and charm.

The variety loves neutral soil, regular watering in the first year after planting and rare rhizome division. Plant the root not deep, up to 5 cm. Fertilize the soil with compost.

Snow-white miracle “Esther C.D.M.”

huge blooming snow-white flower gained its popularity back in the 1980s. This variety has a very powerful stem and huge green leaves. It begins to bloom at the end of June. Loves sun and abundant watering. Before planting, the soil is fertilized. It is recommended to divide the rhizome once every 3 years, since with annual division, the plant will not bloom.

Blue sky in the variety “Four winds”

Magnificent growth and abundant flowering are the characteristics of this varieties. The blue flowers, reminiscent of a wild orchid, have an oval shape, light veins and a greenish signal. I recommend planting it in late autumn to a depth of 10 cm. At the same time, it is recommended to cut the stem, leaving 15 cm of leaves. If planting is carried out with a young rhizome, put a little fertilizer in the hole, cover it with soil and only then plant the plant. Siberian iris loves bright sunlight and good watering.

Iris "His"

Iris Ego is a classic iris with soft blue flowers, a thin stem and light green leaves. Gardeners prefer this species because of its dense, well-formed bushes, which look neat and bloom all summer.

“Ego” has a powerful root system, so it loves well-fertilized soil, light and moisture. A good place for planting would be the edge of a pond, or a point above the water level.

Unique variety "Kaboom"

One of the most popular, and at the same time capricious varieties of Siberian iris is Kaboom.The plant grows up to 75 cm, has an amazing multi-petal double flower of blue-violet color with a crimson tint. Petals with white spots smoothly turn into a yellow center. Up to two buds grow annually on one peduncle.

Unlike other varieties, iris does not wither for a long time when cut and does not fade in the sun.

Kaboom loves it very much fertilizers and watering. In the spring, you should apply a complex mineral fertilizer with a full set of microelements. Before flowering, you need to feed with infusion of manure. Also, do not forget to remove the boxes from seedsso that they do not spill out onto the ground and self-sow, which will interfere with the growth of the main bush.

Multicolor iris “Oriental carpet”

The original and multi-colored iris is the brainchild of Austrian gardeners, which amazes with its shape, colors and colors. The stem grows up to 50 cm, up to 3 buds are formed on it, which bloom within a month.

The soil that is chosen for planting iris must certainly be drained so that excess moisture did not lead to the death of the bush. You should not plant this variety of iris near trees, as the shadow and strong root system of neighbors will interfere with the growth of the flower.

Beauty "Rigamarole"

Rigamarole is a late variety of Siberian iris, which grows up to 70 cm in height, has a large double flower with pink petals, the edges of which are much lighter from the middle. Rigamole grows very slowly and blooms only in the second year after planting. Fertilizers from compost, minerals, timely watering, turf soil - the conditions under which the plant will grow well.

Siberian iris variety “Roaring Jelly”

Iris Roaring Jelly is the ideal variety for planting in flower beds and nursery: it grows very quickly, blooms several times per season. Rhizomes are planted in early spring. It is moistened and buried to a depth of 5 cm. During the summer they feed twice.

Lilac - crimson flowers of this variety are very large. They have dark veins and a light border. They do not fade in the sun and last up to 4 days when cut.

This video shows in detail how to divide an overgrown Siberian iris bush and how to plant the divisions in a new bed.