RE: ot-bio carol
- Subject: RE: [iris-talk] ot-bio carol
- From: c* f*
- Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 11:11:16 -0700 (PDT)
Hi again,
I don't buy from k-mart--has to be wal-mart-HA. But I
understand what you mean. I've spent not a lot there
on them, but even $30 over the past few years with
nothing to show for it is a real bummer! Well, I guess
I'll have to change my buying habits. Good to know
that I'm at least planting them right. Thanks for the
info-it helps!
--- John Reeds <jreeds@microsensors.com> wrote:
>
> > John, I live in Mo outside of KC. My yard used to
> be a
> > pasture. I just planted some more iris a few
> weeks ago.
> > A couple of them have started producing some
> little
> > leaves(2 out of 6) The rest are just sitting there
> and
> > don't look to healthy. I plant the roots pretty
> > deep(depending on the length of them)with the top
> of
> > the rhizome on top of the soil or sometimes just
> > barely covered with soil. My iris patch gets
> plenty of sun.
> > Carol
> >
> Sounds like you planted them right, but iris are
> usually planted August to
> October (depending on climate) for a spring bloom
> around May. If the
> rhizomes you bought did not already have green
> leaves, they were
> disgracefully dried out before you ever saw them.
> That's the problem with
> buying from K-Mart. Instead of a 1-week
> garden-to-garden turnaround in
> August, they were left in a bin somewhere for about
> 8 months. Iris can have
> amazing abilities to survive, but this is not the
> way they should be
> handled. I sometimes transplant iris in the early
> spring when they are just
> starting their new growth (not dormant dried-out
> ones). If so, it is best
> if they don't bloom that year for the best chance at
> long-term survival and
> increase. Any stalks will probably be stunted
> anyway, and will detract from
> the energy needed to recover. Anything that shows
> green and stays firm for
> at least a couple of months will probably be fine,
> and most should bloom for
> you next year. Otherwise, you can also blame K-Mart
> for selling what
> amounts to varieties either unsuitable for your
> region and/or varieties
> which have virtually been discarded by reputable
> growers because of their
> lousy garden habits.
> >
> >
> >
>
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