Re: ot-bio carol
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] ot-bio carol
- From: J* B*
- Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 18:09:30 -0400
Carol--
It will help in answering your questions to know where (roughly) you are loacted.
Different climates give rise to different answers.
Usual causes for lack of bloom are inadequate feeding, being planted too deep
or not enough sun. Feeding is rarely the cause for no bloom, since irises will
perform in even poor soil. Six hours or more sun is optimal, and the rhizome
should be plated just under the soil surface.
The rot problem can be caused by too much moisture, too much nitrogen (over
fertilization), being planted too deeply, or being planted too close to winter. Let us
know what your conditions are and maybe we can give you a direction to look in.
jb
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John Bruce jbruce1@cinci.rr.com
Hidden Acres Iris Gardens
http://home.cinci.rr.com/hiddenacres
SW Ohio,USDA Zone 5b
h*@cinci.rr.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: cjf5064024
I get new rhizomes
every year and try to pick ones that have some green on them. I get
them planted and some of them get really soft and of course never
produce. How do you know a good one from a bad one? If it becomes
really soft, does that mean it's dead?
Also, how long does it usually take for the iris to bloom once
planted? I have some that are about 3 years old and still nothing.
I know these seem like silly questions, but like I said, I can't find
any answers. I've asked around and come up with shrugs-please
help!
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