CULT: Containers
- Subject: CULT: Containers
- From: B*@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 22:00:08 EDT
In a message dated 4/30/01 7:59:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ctrout@pacific.net writes:
<< I have very heavy clay soil and plan to plant my iris in containers.
I have no previous experience with iris and wonder whether containers
are suitable for them. If so, about how many could I plant to a tub
that's about 18 inches across? What would I use for the planting
medium? Any help would be appreciated. >>
I live in Florida, and grow all my Irises in containers. Based on what
you say, I am assuming you are going to use "above ground" containers. I
grow some TB Irises that way, as well as Iris japonica.
Because of our summer heat and high sun intensity, I use light colored
pots for the most part, and have the plants in a partly shaded area. In a
container about 18" across, I would only put one fan, because it should
increase and fill the pot in about two seasons.
The Tall Bearded Irises can stay outside unprotected through our many
freezes unless a bloom stem is present. Iris japonica is tender, and must be
taken into the garage during freeze weather.
Mark A. Cook
BigAlligator@aol.com
Dunnellon, Florida.
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