Iris dwarf: varieties, planting and care

Iris has always attracted the attention of not only amateur gardeners, but also people who specialize in floriculture. This plant pleases the eye with a variety of shapes and colors. Dwarf iris blooms for a fairly short period, however, landscape designers consider it one of the favorites on the site.

Iris dwarf is a low type of plant, it can grow up to 40 centimeters in height. The most common are considered to be 20-centimeter bushes. Despite their small size, when blooming, they are not inferior in beauty to their tall counterparts. Peduncle petals can be colored purple, lilac, yellow and many other colors. Many shoots grow on one shrub, for this reason dwarf irises look abundant and variegated. Dwarfs are also characterized by unpretentiousness and ease of care. The main characteristics of an iris of short stature are the following:

• the colorfulness of the inflorescences, the showiness of the leaves;
• beauty of appearance throughout the season;
• the speed of budding;
• the beginning of flowering occurs several weeks earlier than in tall representatives;
• abundance of buds;
• endurance.

Currently, more than 10 thousand varieties of iris are known. Breeders worked hard so that growers could use the iris variety when decorating their territories. Here are the names and descriptions of popular varieties of dwarf iris.

"Cherry garden" characterized by the presence of a velvety cherry blossom with purple edging. This plant variety blooms from the first days of May to mid-June. Usually "Cherry garden" is planted near curbs, and is also used in compositions with "brothers" tall. The maximum dwarf can grow up to 0.3 meters, while its broad-linear leaves are 0.1 meters long.

Blue Denim. Plant height reaches 0.15 - 0.25 meters. The flowering period of the bush is April-May. The dwarf iris is an appropriate specimen for a curb and alpine slide. The flowers of the plant are delicate blue, they have corrugated ends. The dwarf prefers sun, moisture, and nutrition.

"Cats ai" is an unusual variety of dwarf iris, which has dark pink flowers, in their center is a velvet cherry speck. Particularly noteworthy is the lilac rim that surrounds the cherry blotch in the middle.

Brassi. This dwarf iris variety grows no more than 15 centimeters in height. The bush is characterized by broad-linear foliage. The size of the peduncles is 3 centimeters. It has 1 flower that is colored yellow or purple. Iris is considered drought tolerant and blooms in May. Plant a bearded representative in a sunny, drained area with cultivated loose soil.

"Larricin" able to attract attention with its ink petals. In addition to the incredible shade, the petals are characterized by the presence of lilac beards on a light background. The height of this variety can be 45 centimeters.

"Daemon". An adult dwarf iris grows up to 0.3 meters. The flower has a size of 6 centimeters, it is characterized by velvety and dark purple color. The bush is characterized by an abundance of flowering, and also exudes a pleasant and delicate aroma.

"Tikety boo." Iris of small stature can reach a height of 0.3-0.35 meters.The plant blooms in the middle of summer. In this phase, it pleases those around it with light peach flowers, which have a bright blue beard. The bush has abundant flowering, so it looks quite impressive.

"Soul Music" famous for its monochromatic dark purple flowers, the lower petals of which are characterized by the presence of bronze barbs.

"Pussiket pink" Is a miniature bearded iris, which belongs to herbaceous perennials. Peduncle height usually does not exceed 0.2 meters. The flowers range in diameter from 7 to 9 centimeters. The variety is characterized by beautiful leaves. The petals are pink and decorated with light lace. The beard of the flowers has a coral hue.

Banbury Raffles. The bush is characterized by a height of 20-30 centimeters. The plant blooms with blue flowers from May to June. A representative of dwarf irises is quite easy to care for and can grow on any substrate.

Jazamataz. The shrub has pale yellow buds. The bush has a beautiful burgundy-brown core with a yellow border and an orange beard. This variety is prized for its pleasant aroma. In a flower bed, this iris looks cheerful and colorful.

Bay Raffles blooms in May. The flower stalks of the plant reach 20 centimeters. The variety is characterized by solid light blue flowers with wide petals. This plant is characterized by a strong corrugation of the edges. The bush is unpretentious and frost-resistant.

"Pink castion". Iris dwarf grows up to 15 centimeters. The plant has basal foliage, 3-centimeter flower stalks with purple flowers. Iris blooms in May and tolerates a lack of moisture well.

"Black Cherry Delight" - a smaller version of the bearded iris that has an iris. One bulb contains many stems, each of which has more than one flower. Flowers are characterized by brightness and attractiveness. The petal is white, but has a dark cherry blotch. The bush grows small, usually its height is 20 to 40 centimeters.

"Tickled Peach" Is a flower that has buds of a delicate salmon color. The variety is considered quite compact, blooms regularly and amicably. It is better to plant it in a sunny, drained area.

"Petit the shelf". This plant variety is characterized by the presence of contrasting, purple-white flowers with wavy edges. The height of the bush reaches about 0.25 meters.

Red Hart. It is a compact bush that grows up to 0.2 meters. This plant blooms from the end of May to the first days of June. This flower has an unusual color. The petals located below are chocolate red, and on top are white and purple.

Dwarf irises are planted during the warm season, namely from April to August. This representative of the flora responds well to replanting and is able to grow well in new places. After choosing a sunny, well-lit area, it is worth digging up the soil on it, adding fertilizers with potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus to it. Before we plant each Iris stalk, it must be treated with a manganese solution for several hours. This event will eliminate the risk of infection.

The planting material is lowered into the hole, while the root collar should be located above the soil level. The first 5 days after planting, the bush should be abundantly irrigated. After several hours have passed after watering, the substrate should be loosened without damaging the root system.

Caring for miniature irises does not mean anything complicated. In spring, until the moment of budding, the plant should be fed with potassium-phosphorus fertilizer. It promotes good bud formation and beauty. To stimulate flowering, it is worth adding a nitrogen-potassium composition in the first spring days. Also, do not forget that 20 days after the previous feeding of the killer whales, it is worth fertilizing with phosphorus and nitrogen. During flowering, irises require mineral fertilizing. Gardeners should prune buds that wither throughout the season. Closer to autumn, the bushes should be trimmed, leaving foliage 0.1 meters long. Leave at least 1 socket on each piece.

Today it is known 2 ways to breed miniature iris:

• vegetative;
• using seeds.

Gardeners often propagate this type of plant by dividing the root system. This event can be held at any time of the warm season. According to the opinion of professionals, it is worth doing this after a period of rest. Iris bushes can be grown using seeds. This option is ideal for breeding new plant forms. The culture is sown both in autumn and spring, but only after the stratification of seeds.

Dwarf irises look good with other growing crops. Iris whales with primroses look very beautiful. Miniature shrubs grow comfortably next to alissum, milkweed, phlox, tulips. Bearded irises look good against the background of a rock garden. Daffodils and imperial hazel grouses are considered worthy neighbors for this representative of the flora. With the help of a dwarf iris, you can profitably decorate a border or create a rabat. It can also be positioned planted in a container. A beautiful flowering bush in a flowerpot will help you decorate a gazebo, balcony or veranda.

Tips for planting dwarf irises in the next video.