Description
Iris is a genus of flowering plants with showy flowe
Irises are perennial plants, growing from creeping rhizomes or, in drier climates, from bulbs. They have long, erect flowering stems which may be simple or branched, solid or hollow, and flattened or circular.Irises usually have 3 to 10 basal sword-shaped leaves growing in dense clumps.
The bulbous species have cylindrical, basal leaves.The inflorescences are in the shape of a fan and contain one or more symmetrical six-lobed flowe| Common Name | Iris |
| Height | Up to 4 feet |
| Flower Colour | Blue |
| Bloom Time | Late winter or early spring to summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season
- Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10am
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and throw in the garbage collector
- Fertilize the plant during planting and growing season with organic fertilizer
- Store the bulbs away from sunlight in a cool and dry area and check regularly
- Do not store bulbs for more time as they can loose their viability
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Iris Professor Blauw care
- These bulbs are pre-treated and ready to sow
- Plant Iris bulbs in September to December in warm sunny positions
- Plant the bulbs in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
- Before planting, loosen the soil and add compost in the soil to increase its fertility
- Plant the bulbs 5 cm deep and a minimum of 7 cm apart
- After planting cover the bulb with soil and water thoroughly
- Do not cover the bulbs completely, iris bulb should remain exposed at the surface for better sprouting
- Use the potting mix for bulb plantation are in the ratio : 1
- Garden soil + Compost + Perlite + Sand (2:2:1:1)
- Soil + Cocopeat + vermicompost (2:1:2)
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 14 to 24 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply organic fertilizer in the soil before planting the bulbs. |
| Harvest Season | Spring |
Iris Professor Blauw special feature
Flowers
Iris Professor Blauw uses
Ornamental Use:
- Iris is extensively grown as an ornamental plant in a home and botanical gardens