Re: CULT:hot summer areas



On 5 Apr 01, at 20:22, craigiris@ipns.com wrote:

> Hi all, 
> 
> I have been interested in the comments made by various irisarians
> concerning the 'fat' rhizomes from the west coast. We had the
> opportunity of living in a variety of climates, some of which were very
> hot. We learned to place wooden shingles  in such a way as to protect the
> new rhizomes from the hottest part of the day. We always planted as soon
> as they were received, watered them in, and protected them. The results
> were great. No loss of the iris. Good bloom the next spring!! Try it, it
> might work for you who are having trouble with west coast rhizomes! 
> 
> Vicki
> 

Vicki, I used to do the above with shingles when I lived in Texas, 
but since I have started a potting procedure I like, I abandoned the 
shingle thing.  With the singles, getting the hoses around them was 
difficult without knocking them over. Wind was a problem, too. The 
garden also looked rather tacky with all of those shingles.  I much 
prefer potting.

I have also seen people use sawhorses, tin, and cinderblocks over 
newly set July/August plantings.  I think those who used to do this 
are potting new arrivals now.

Thanks for reminding me of this.

Walter Moores
Enid Lake, MS USA 7/8




 

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