Iris Swamp, Pot C2, 1 pc, Summer 2024

Swamp iris is a variegated, spectacular variety. The leaves are muddy, broad-linear, 70-90 cm long, with longitudinal white-cream borders, pronounced in young leaves. By the end of the summer, the stripes become less noticeable. Height during flowering up to 120 cm. Blooms in June - mid -July. Flower flowers are located at the level of leaves, the flowers are large, bright yellow with brown vesting at the base of the petals.

Features of growing

sunny place, light parties. Prefers wet, clay soils and shallow zones. On more dry soils, flowering may not be.  Unpretentious, in one place without loss of decorativeness can grow up to 10. In order to avoid Samosev, faded inflorescences are cut off immediately after the end of flowering. To prevent undesirable growth, you can put in large pots or other tanks without a bottom, which after planting are dug up in shallow water. Winter -hardy. The landing rate is 4-5 pcs./M2.

Propagation

dividing the rhizome in spring or autumn, sowing seeds in the ground in the winter. Seedlings bloom for 3-4 years.

Application

single and group plantings. Registration of the coast of water bodies. Possible landing in shallow water to a depth of 30 cm. Mixborders. Gardens in the natural and landscape style. It has medicinal properties. Partners: hosts, astilbe, lilyniki, Japanese primrose, marsh rod