How to care for irises, is it suitable for growing in the north?

1. Maintenance methods

1. Suitable soil: Suitable soil is the basic condition to ensure its growth. It does not like acidic soil and likes to grow in alkaline soil. If grown in unsuitable soil, it may result in poor growth. You can provide humus-rich loam, and mix in a small amount of bone meal, wood ash, etc.

2. Plenty of sunlight: Irises are slightly shade-tolerant, but prefer to grow in plenty of sunlight. Only by ensuring good lighting conditions can vigorous growth be guaranteed. If the light is too strong in the later stage, appropriate shading is needed and the plant should not be exposed to direct strong light.

3. Maintain the temperature: Irises like to grow in a cool climate environment, and the suitable growth temperature is around 15-17℃.

4. Proper watering: In order to ensure good growth, you must pay attention to proper watering. Water it thoroughly after planting, and then water it according to the conditions of the soil. Replenish water but do not allow water to accumulate.

5. Reasonable fertilization: Apply base fertilizer before planting, and then pay attention to fertilization during the growth period. Apply thin fertilizer water several times during the vigorous growth period.

2. Is it suitable for raising in the north?

Irises prefer alkaline soil, and most varieties can withstand cold, so they are very suitable for growing in the north.