Chuck,
Someone else mentioned rebloomers, but... It looks like that
vernalization is the 'big wall' against growing bearded Irises [except
Iris albicans which will grow here]. All attempts at growing
rebloomers too have failed. Some lasted a few years but then bloomed out.
It appears the 'catch' is the chilling hours issue. The chilling
hours to support vernalization simply are not here. I don't know if it
would ever be possible to breed a lower chilling need for vernalization
into the plants, or not. However, if it were possible, it probably
would be at the expense of winter hardiness.
Mark A. Cook
On 2/5/2016 2:36 PM, Chuck Chapman irischapman@aim.com [iris-species] wrote:
> Bearded iris will bypass vernaliation requirement for first year, but after that still need the vernalization to carry on for next year.
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> Chuck Chapman
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Mark A. Cook
AHS Region 12 USDA Zone 8b
Dunnellon, Florida USA
