Re: Re: Iris aphylla hybrid

Tom - Since this is the first bloom on this plant, look for it
to be a taller next year and the third year. Don't be so sure
about not seeing Spring bloom in '05...you may not see Fall
bloom next year if it blooms in the Spring.  But you may see it
right itself (bloom Spring and Fall ??) in 2006.  

The pod parent, 'Rosalie Figge' is a good rebloomer in your area
from what I have been able to piece together from various
sources so it has the genes for it. Nice to think about a
reblooming half-Iris aphylla. :-)

Ellen



--- tesilvers <tesilvers@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Will,
> Thanks for the encouragement.
> This iris is relatively short -- I haven't measured but
> probably 
> around a foot tall maybe a little more. The flower is more
> like a MTB
> in size. And I'd say, that is the aphylla showing in the
> unusual 
> branching. It has a very low branch forking at the base of the
> fan 
> just like several of the aphyllas I've grown. 
> I was worried about bloomout too; but when I dug around the
> base I 
> found two offsets. They're small but I think they'll be enough
> to 
> keep this one going for at least another season. I don't know
> about 
> spring bloom but I wouldn't be surprised to see this one bloom
> again 
> next fall. 
> Thanks again, Tom
> 
> --- In iris-species@yahoogroups.com, <willwarner@a...> wrote:
>  That qualifies for a species topic for me. I think a
> species-ish 
> rebloomer is a great thing.  How's the size on this one, and
> is that 
> a double stalk, or just a lower branch?  I was worried about
> it 
> blooming out when the pic first loaded, but then I think I do
> see 
> some offsets at the bottom of the fan.  Great pics, thanks for
> 
> posting.  I encourage your endeavors.
> Good luck.  Will Warner
> 
> 
> 
> 


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