Growing Iris

You will gain an in-depth appreciation of the iris, how to grow them to achieve optimum results and the identification of different varieties of irises. Significant sections are included on landscaping with irises, hybridisation and propagation, harvest, post-harvest treatments, achieving and assessing quality, and exhibiting the flowers.

There are 8 lessons as follows:

1. Introduction
   • Review of the system of plant identification
   • Classification of iris into bulbous, rhizomatous and tuberous
   • Scientific classification (into sections, sub sections, series and species)
   • Biology of iris
   • Information sources
   • Review of Iris xiphium
2. Culture
   • Plant selection
   • Planting
   • Staking
   • Mulching
   • Watering
   • Feeding
   • Pruning, etc.
3. Propagation and Hybridisation
   • Seed
   • Division
   • Separation
   • Tissue Culture
   • Review of selected species/hybrids.
4. Review of Major Types of Irises
   • Bearded
   • Loisiana
   • Siberian
   • Dutch
   • English Spanish
5. Pest and Diseases
   • Review of species from contrasting environments
   • Review of various health problems
6. Water Irises
   • Review of species
   • Irrigation
   • Irises in Hydroponics
7. Landscaping with Irises
   • Garden Design
   • Cottage Gardens
   • Using Colour
   • Review of more Iris species
   • Flower bed design
8. Harvest, Post Harvest, Exhibiting and Quality

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.

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