Re: CULT: Blooming in Northern VA
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] CULT: Blooming in Northern VA
- From: v* l*
- Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 00:32:50 -0700 (PDT)
--- Steve Szabo <stevesz@erols.com> wrote:
> I've had a couple of plants bring forth blooms in the
> past few weeks here in
> zone 6/7.
>
> First was Diamond Pal, a MDB, which started to bloom on
> 31 March.
> Unfortunately, most of the bloom stalks are shorter than
> the fans, making it
> a bit difficult to appreciate the blooms fully. This
> iris was planted last
> spring, after being bagged for about 9 months (I got sick
> before I had a
> chance to plant). However, it does seem to like its
> location, and it is a
> very vigorous grower for me. I will have to divide it
> this year!
>
> The other just started opening yesterday, 11 April. It
> is Marita, a SDB.
> Again, the bloom stalks seem to be a bit short, barely
> reaching over the
> fans. This iris was planted just last fall.
>
As the season progresses, subsequent stalks on dwarfs
get higher. These may also be taller next year, when they
are more established.
You ought to try and visit Dick Sparling, in Olney, MD -
huge number of MDBs and SDBs. (301) 774-4151. His is a
Region 4 display garden.
=====
Vince Lewonski
vincelewonski@yahoo.com
Secane, Pennsylvania, USA Zone 6b
"A noble spirit embiggens the smallest mind"
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