Pampering your garden is like working in a living painting, where each plant is a touch of color. It is an art that requires patience, creativity and love of nature. At the heart of this multicolored garden, a flower stands out for its resistance: it can thrive in all corners of France.
Throughout history, gardening has been a source of nourishment, of well-being and improvement of life quality. Taking care of plants provides well-known invigorating and soothing effects. It’s a bit like creating a colorful and emotional work of art. There are so many flowers, perfumes, of colors… To create a colorful and varied garden, gardeners can choose from a multitude of flowers in vibrant colors: red roses passion, yellow tulips sunny, delicate blueberries or even soothing purple lavender. Each flower brings its own nuance and contributes to the overall harmony of the garden.
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Within floral diversity of the garden, a flower stands out for its elegance and its resilience in the face of the vagaries of the weather: the iris germanica or the bearded iris. Belonging to the Iridaceae family, this noble and majestic flower is distinguished by its large flowers. in shimmering colorsranging from deep blue to purple to immaculate white. Its beauty and ability to flourish in extreme conditions make it an admired and respected flower. The iris germanica is in fact known for its resistance to drought, the oppressive heat of summer, the rigors of winter and even snow. Endowed with robust foliage and long-lived, this iris can flower for many years, bringing a touch of grace and constancy to the garden.
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Irises, the true flower of the Kings of France
Garden irises, also known as Iris germanica or bearded irises, illuminate the gardens from April to June depending on the region, revealing a profusion of tints and nuances. Their sword shape fascinates pollinators and gardening enthusiasts, while some irises even exude a subtle scent, adding a sensory dimension to their visual beauty. The iris is found in the composition scented candles, room diffusers and scented sprays. Combined with rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and geranium, iris brings its characteristic and captivating note, giving a floral and elegant dimension to these fragrant products.
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According to the legend, the iris flower is said to have played a crucial role in the life of King Clovis, who adopted it as a talisman after winning a decisive battle. This flower then became the emblem of the kings of France, symbolizing their power and legitimacy. From 1150, it was displayed on the royal coats of arms, and was nicknamed the “flower of Louis“in homage to the monarchs bearing this first name. Over time and developments in the French language, this name was transformed into “flower of Louy”, then in “lily flower“, thus becoming the emblematic symbol of the French monarchy.
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How to have beautiful irises?
Irises are plants that flourish in all regions of France thanks to their great resistance to various climates. To get the most out of these flowers, it is possible to play with the height of the varieties planted in order to create borders elegant aisles which will guide your steps through the garden, or even vegetable garden borders to demarcate the different vegetable crops. Another creative idea consists of flowering a wall or decorating the facade of a home with irises, thus bringing a floral touch and colorful which livens up and beautifies the surrounding space. Irises thrive in full sun and thrive in ordinary, well-drained soil, producing spectacular blooms. When planting irises, it is advisable to provide sand or gravel at the bottom of the holes to ensure good drainage. Potted irises can be planted after flowering, from July to May, avoiding very cold days to promote their development and their flowering.
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Irises are undemanding plants in terms of maintenance. To encourage their flowering, some pruning is necessary. It is recommended to cut flower stems faded at the base gradually to maintain well-maintained tufts of iris. Regarding the foliage, it is advisable to cut it when it is completely dry to preserve the beauty of the irises. It is best not to prune it while it is still green. It is important to be patient, as the cut flowers wilted prevents exhaustion of the plant during seed production. When planting, water the irises abundantly. During flowering, limit water supply except in the event of spring drought. Excessive water can lead to rotting of the rhizomes, so it is important to water in moderation. Mulch around the irises to maintain moisture at soil level. Be sure to regularly remove weeds that may compete for available water in the soil.
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