One of the most unusual plants in the garden are irises. With their help, you can create a vivid design of the site, than to attract the attention of others. These flowers are unpretentious in care and are among the best-selling plants among gardeners. The article is devoted to the variety of Siberian Iris Pink Parfait and the features of its cultivation.
Grade description
When considering the iris variety Pink Parfate, the following features can be distinguished:
- stalk erect, strong;
- a flower consisting of several inflorescences has a lavender-pink color;
- at the base of the petals, when the bud opens, a light yellow tint appears;
- green leaves, lanceolate;
- the height of the bud is about 13 cm, and the diameter is 5-6 cm;
- flower petals are velvety, slightly twisted;
- plant height up to 80 cm.
Flowering species begins in June and lasts until the end of summer. An unusual sweet aroma spreads while the buds open.
Healing properties
The chemical composition of iris is quite extensive, due to which the flower has strong healing properties. The root system contains essential oil, which is actively used in cosmetology and traditional medicine. This plant has been widely used in the manufacture of homeopaths, which are an effective tool against pancreatic diseases. At home, you can prepare tincture from the roots of iris.
Did you know? In the constellation Cepheus is located the nebula "Iris". This name is obtained due to the similarity with the inflorescence of the plant.
To do this, take the following steps:
- Mix 15 g of peeled and washed plant roots.
- Pour 300 ml of boiling water.
- Insist 3 hours in a dark place.
- Take 5 tbsp. l per day.
This tool is used in the following cases:
- severe toothache and gum inflammation;
- scurvy;
- bladder disease;
- stomatitis or tonsillitis (tincture you need to gargle 5 times a day);
- colds or bronchitis;
- gastrointestinal tract diseases.
The course of treatment is 2 weeks. After that, take a break for a month and continue to take 2 tbsp. per day (morning and evening) for the prevention of the above diseases. Often, an iris infusion is made at home. You need to pour 100 g of root 1 liter of vodka or alcohol.
Important! A plant can cause harm to the body if you suffer from individual intolerance. Preliminary undergo a medical examination so as not to provoke side effects (nausea, headache, etc.).
Let the mixture brew for 1 week. If you have stomach cramps, then you need to drink 20 drops of infusion every day (morning, afternoon and evening). This remedy helps prevent and treat lung diseases. In the initial stages of tuberculosis, it can slow down the development of the disease, thereby accelerating recovery.
Growing Features
Siberian iris prefers light moist soils that are in open areas. For flowers, it is important that the color of the sun constantly falls on them. If you plant a plant in the shade, then the buds will be small.
It is recommended that irises be transplanted to new areas with an interval of 10 years to maintain luxurious flowering. It is important to take care of the landings correctly. Grace and flowering of plants depend on the quality of irrigation, top dressing and other care measures.
Landing rules
First of all, you need to choose the right place to land. Given that the plants are quite tall, they need to be planted in the central part of the site. Thanks to this rule, irises will not block other flowers in the garden.
It is also necessary to consider several more features:
- the soil should be fertile, not alkaline;
- good humidification (planting is carried out on well-moistened soil, and groundwater should lie at a depth of 1.5–2 m);
- in the hot hours of the day, shadows should fall on the irises to prevent the plants from drying out.
Landing of irises should be carried out in April or August. Keep a minimum distance of 70 cm between the wells, as the roots of the plants develop quickly and can intertwine.
As a result, this will negatively affect the development of the stem and bud. If you bought planting material in a container with an open root system, you can immediately plant the plant in the soil.
Important! Before embarking, dig over the soil with 1 bayonet shovel. In the process, remove all weed roots so that they do not prevent the development of flowers.
It is not necessary to deepen, because the rhizome is already at the optimum depth. If you purchased a seedling without a container, soak it for 3 hours in a solution of “Heterouxin” (30 g per 4 liters of water) or “Kornevina” (50 g per 3 liters of water).
After this, you can start planting, deepening the plants by 5 cm. A few hours after planting, water each bush 2 liters of standing water and wait until the earth settles. After that add some more soil to level the surface. The final stage of planting is mulching. Cover the trunk part of each plant with a 10-cm layer of peat or pieces of tree bark.
The subtleties of care
Siberian Iris Pink Parfait is unpretentious in leaving. Despite this, young plants must be looked after. The first few years, actively, every week, loosen the top layer of the earth so that moisture does not stagnate in it, and oxygen comes to the roots. Regularly remove weeds next to young irises.
Did you know? Irises got their name in honor of the goddess Irida, who descended to the earth along a rainbow. The famous physician from Greece called Hippocrates.
With adult plants, such actions are optional, that is, they independently displace the grass. Watering is carried out weekly. For 1 m², you need to use 10 liters of water. At the flowering stage, watering abundance is increased to 20 liters. Top dressing is an important step in the technology of care.
They are carried out according to the following rules:
- Before the start of the growing season it is necessary to use potassium nitrate (100 g per 15 liters of water). Pour 3 liters of solution under each bush.
- A week before the upcoming frosts iris bushes are watered with 5 l of superphosphate solution (200 g per 10 l of water). It will help protect the planting from the cold.
Peduncles that have dried, remove immediately. A complete cut of the foliage is carried out before frost. In the middle lane, plants can winter without additional shelter. In the northern regions, they must be covered with snow or spruce branches.
Pests and diseases
The most common diseases of the Siberian iris are ascochitosis and cercosporiasis. The signs of these diseases include a sharp wave of leaves, which can turn yellow. After a while (2-3 weeks), the leaves grow back, but the flower buds will be smaller and the flowering period will be reduced. In the fight against these diseases, it is advisable to use a solution of copper oxychloride (30 g per 10 liters of water). Watering is carried out with an interval of 2 weeks.
Potential pests that can be found on Pink Parfait iris include:
- Scoop. This parasite eats the base of the peduncle, as a result of which the plant acquires a yellow color. Against scoops use a solution of "Karbofos" (50 g per 5 liters of water). Spray the bushes 2 times with an interval of 1 week.
- Thrips. If these pests hit the iris, then the flowers will lose their color and become pale. After a while, the stem becomes brown and dies. Against thrips, use tincture from grated laundry soap (400 g per 10 liters of water). Let the mixture brew for 2 weeks, then wipe all affected areas.
- Grinder caterpillar. Promotes drying of buds. Confidor Maxi solution (2 ml per 10 l of water) is used against the parasite.
Iris in landscape design
Pink Parfait iris can be used in single plantings or to supplement other plants.
This variety is often planted in the following places:
- Along garden roads. You can plant flowers only on one side or immediately on both.
- In rock gardens. Irises ideally complement dwarf pine, spruce and other conifers.
- Close to ponds.
- In a mixed flower bed, t. combined with many ornamental shrubs. Siberian iris goes well with flowers such as lilac or delphinium. Often it is planted next to bright poppies and lilies.
Pink Parfait Siberian iris is one of the common colors used to decorate the garden. This plant is unpretentious to the peculiarities of care, but every year in the summer it pleases others with its unusual flowering.
