Re: HELP!!!
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] HELP!!!
- From: M* D* G*
- Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2000 13:32:36 -0700
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> From: r.gair@hdpgroup.com
> To: iris-talk@egroups.com
> Subject: [iris-talk] HELP!!!
> Date: Saturday, April 08, 2000 10:06 AM
>
> I am about to do some major landscaping. I am putting in a pathway
> and pond. We have a fabulous iris bed, filled with a number of
> varieties. I must confess that the bed has needed a facelift for
> some time and, well now that I am doing this work it will have to be
> done now. I have been given my orders that all work is to be
> completed by 15 Jun.
>
> Researching the digging up, seperating and replanting of these
> wonderful flowers is posing somewhat of a dilema for me. I am aware
> that late summer is the best time, but am unable to wait.
>
> When is the earliest I can get going on these - I am in Nova Scotia,
> and like everyone on the east coast have not been subjected to alot
> of frost. The iris plants are already 6", and I am afraid that the
> plants might become too large if I wait much longer. Then again, I
> am concerned about one last frost and snow.
>
> PLEASE HELP ME!!!!
>
> Rob
Hi Rob I am on the south edge of zone 5 in SW Ohio. March 1999 I dug and
moved 30 + iris. I did not trim leaves or roots. Did not separate rhizomes,
just planted the clumps. Over half bloomed. Stalks seemed short, grow
slowed some. All are doing great this year, lost none. As I see it as long
as you don't keep them out of the ground till they dry out you will have no
problem moving them now.
Mike Greenfield
redear@infinetcom
SW Ohio Zone 5b USA
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