Many irises are considered the most beautiful flowers in the whole world. Their aroma cannot be compared with anything. This flower can grow in the same place for about seven years, bloom and delight its owner. But there are times when the iris does not bloom. There may be several reasons why the iris does not bloom . When planting, you can make some serious mistakes, and then the flower can no longer be saved.
Gardener's mistakes when growing irises
If you are a beginner gardener and are eager to grow these wonderful flowers, you should take into account several rules so that your plant does not get sick and feels comfortable in a new place. Landing of irises should take place in early autumn, because this is the most favorable time. To start, the rhizomes should be dug up, divided and prepared for planting. Shorten the leaves and roots a little, for disinfection, hold the seedlings in a solution of potassium permanganate, then dry them a little in the sun.
Dig a hole, mix the earth with sand in equal proportions - and you can safely plant iris. After that, pour water on top with the addition of fertilizer.
There is another important reason why the iris does not bloom: as it turns out, the plant does not like crowding. If it grows in one place for about four years and has never been planted, you risk not seeing these wonderful flowers next year.
If your flower grows in the shade, then do not ask yourself the question: “Why does not the iris bloom?”, The answer is already clear - he does not like shaded places. The sun is what he needs, and as much heat as possible. Pay attention to the soil: irises love soil rich in potassium and calcium, they feel bad in acidic, dry and poor land. They can be fed with wood ash, and even better to pick up fertilizer for your flower individually. I would like to note that the most common and favorite among amateur gardeners are bearded irises. Varieties of dwarf iris, net iris, cirrus iris are popular all over the world.
Iris care
Care for this flower should be the same as for all perennials. You must definitely remove the weed (preferably by hand), loosen the soil, feed it with useful substances. If the plant is young, then it will need to be covered with foliage in late autumn so that it does not freeze during winter frosts. When spring comes, the shelter is removed, and after the soil has completely dried up, the soil is fertilized. The plant should be carefully examined so that there is no rot around the root. If there is one, then it must be deleted. Leaves that have remained since last year are removed and burned because pests remain on them.
During the flowering period, all wilted flowers are removed. By the way, florists note: by the presence of wax coating on the leaves, one can determine the state of health of the iris. If the coating is uniform, then the plant is healthy, and if not, then you need to worry about the health of the flower.
To summarize, we can say that irises are charming flowers. Looking at them, you can plunge into the world of tenderness, feel their delicate aroma. But not always a plant can please the owner with its wonderful flowering. If you have such a problem, then pay attention to where your flower grows. If it grows in the shade or a weed clogs it, it is already clear why the iris does not bloom. He asks for help. And the lack of a flower is already an alarming signal for the grower.