Re: CULT: Bloom report
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] CULT: Bloom report
- From: J* a* C* W*
- Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 21:18:40 -0600
> From: Gerry Snyder <gcsnyd@loop.com>
> > From: "Jeff and Carolyn Walters" <jcwalters@bridgernet.com>
> > >The first rhizomatous iris of the season bloomed here today, and as
usual
> > >it was ALPINE LAKE (Willott, 1981) - thanks to Tony and Dorothy for
giving
> > >us this charming little harbinger of the iris season!
Gerry writes:
> I grew it (and a few other wee ones) for a while with no bloom.
>
> In a climate with no real winter, Ditto is much better. It blooms and
> blooms and reblooms.
Gerry,
I guess it's a case of different strokes (and irises) for different folks
(and climates). I have grown Alpine Lake and Ditto for 8 or 9 years. Alpine
Lake blooms like clockwork every year; Ditto has bloomed twice, and
sparsely, too.
Jeff Walters in northern Utah (USDA Zone 4/5, Sunset Zone 2, AHS Zone 7)
jcwalters@bridgernet.com
The April AIS Bulletin arrived here yesterday - 144 pages of great articles
and photos - are others getting their Bulletins, too?
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