Re: Japanese Iris Question Please

Subject: Re: Japanese Iris Question Please
From: "* H* <n*@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:18:22 -0500
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Thanks so much Colleen! Answered most all of my questions in one paragraph! You get the gold star today! Much appreciate your time and expertise. Have a great night!
Linda

On 7/10/07, Colleen Modra <colleen@impressiveirises.com.au> wrote:

Linda

The main criteria is acid soil. They grow here at pH 6 but would do better at a lower pH. I believe the optimum is about pH5. I you soil will grow camellias it will be OK. If rhododendrons also do well, so much the better. They like a sunny position that is damp during bloom season but not totally undulated with water when dormant in winter. If growing them in pots take the pot out of the pond in winter.

They need lots of acid fertilizer. Cow manure is good. If using other animal fertilizer add sulphur to lower the pH.

Hope this helps

Colleen Modra
Adelaide Hills
South Australia

colleen@impressiveirises.com.au
www.impressiveirises.com.au

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Subject: [iris-photos] Japanese Iris Question Please

Ok.........here's to the Japanese Iris growing experts?????????????????? What is the key to keeping these babies alive and growing well? I would love to try out one of this cultivar!
Thanks for any help that you have in advance! Have a great day!
Linda

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References:
- Japanese Iris Question Please
  - From: "Linda Hunt" <nakihee@gmail.com>
- Re: Japanese Iris Question Please
  - From: "Colleen Modra" <colleen@impressiveirises.com.au>

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