Re: Vic -- Iris virginica --

 

Vic,
 
Over how long a period have you grown virginicas in no-drainage tubs?  I grow Louisiana irises in half barrels with no drain holes.  I find that they do really well for several years, then decline in some cases.  I have never been certain how to fertilize in that situation and don't know the extent there is a build-up of byproducts.  Fertilizer recommendations generally assume that the soil is flushed out over time, but I really don't know what is going on in those barrels.
 
I would be interested to know your thoughts and those of others.
 
Patrick
 
----- Original Message -----
From: v*@msn.com
To: i*@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 7:19 PM
Subject: [iris-species] Vic -- Iris virginica -- Emailing: CIMG0692.JPG

 

Mark,

Your recent email asked if Iris virginica would grow okay in no-drainage
tubs. The attached photo taken 6/29/11 shows I. virginica growing in
no-drainage tubs in my garden. They appear happy to me.

Vic

CIMG0692.JPG:

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