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video Each person has been drawn to the original nature all his life. You can create it in the garden, if you plant evergreen iberis. Since the cultivation of these flowers does not require much effort, in a short time the garden will be dressed in a thick flowering carpet. Pleasant aroma and lovely flowers will delight gardeners from early spring to the beginning of hot summer. Who would not want to visit such a paradise? It is clear that all.
Other names for evergreen iberis are stennik, golden flowers or a foe-rapper. It can be either in the form of an annual herbaceous plant, or a perennial shrub of many years. Initially, the plant was noticed in Spain, which in ancient times was called Iberia. Delicate flowers grew on the slopes of the majestic Iberian mountains. Externally, the Iberis colonies resembled light fluffy clouds. Today, more than 3 dozen plant species are known.
Appreciate the beauty of an overseas flower
Almost all types of stennik are low-growing plants that gracefully spread along the ground. Thanks to this, it creates original garden landscapes. Iberis evergreen feels great among the stones on the alpine hills. When flowers bloom against dark green leaves in early spring, there is no limit to admiration.
The plant is valued for its external beauty and unsurpassed fragrance. This fact should be taken into account by those who are allergic to odors.
The undersized iberis shrub grows to half a meter. It has many dense branches, which at the bottom of the bush are tree-like, and at the top - gentle and flexible. Small dark green leaves are located close to each other, creating a solid cap. Shoots, usually grow vertically upward, sprawling nature. A photo of Iberis Evergreen helps to see all its charms. 
The known species of this plant are:
- Bitter. It is a stunted version up to 30 cm. The flowers are white with a delicate violet shade.
- Umbrella. Annual plant, up to 40 cm high. Dense inflorescences of pink or lilac shade. They have a strong aroma.
- Gibraltar. Perennial shrub. Has corymbose inflorescences of lilac color.
In general, we can say that iberis is an original fluffy plant with an unusual flowering of inflorescences.
Cultivation methods of evergreen iberis
In order to breed iberis in the garden, excellent skill is not required. Since the plant is unpretentious, it can be planted on any sunny part of the garden. The plant will suit the soil of such species:
- sandy;
- is rocky;
- drained.
Often it is used for the design of rock gardens. A photo of planting iberis evergreen and caring for it gives an idea to plant lovers how to do it correctly.
There are such methods of plant reproduction:
- sowing seeds;
- division bushes;
- using cuttings.
Before you start breeding iberis, you should decide which method is best to use.
Sow annual flowers wisely when the soil warms well. At this time, the seeds are dipped in prepared wells. To increase the flowering period of Iberis, the process can be repeated. Shoots appear in 1-2 weeks.
Reproduction using cuttings begins after the plant has faded. To do this, choose a strong shoots, cut from them cuttings up to 7 cm and planted in separate pots. They are put on a bright place and watered. Over time, the cuttings take root. In the fall they are planted in the garden.
For cuttings to quickly root, a special primer should be used. It includes land, sand and peat.
Iberis can also be propagated by carefully cutting the bush into small fractions. This method is acceptable for the autumn period. Bushes do not water because there is enough rainfall at this time of the year.
Perennial species of evergreen iberis should be regularly fertilized to protect it from diseases. In addition, it will produce more succulent flowers. And the personal plot will turn into a floral oasis of pleasure.
