Re: CULT: Iris in Large Barrels
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] CULT: Iris in Large Barrels
- From: I* T* G*
- Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 19:22:08 -0700
<< Does anyone else do this, or is this detrimental to the iris and they
really
require being planted in the ground? >>
Pat,
I've done it for several years -- both in pots and half barrels and live in
an area where we freeze most of the winter. I've had really good luck both
with blooming and expanding. I usually bring the pots closer to my house
during the winter for some wind protection. Janet
IRIS TEST GARDEN
Jim & Janet Leifer Family
1102 Endicott - St. John Rd.
St. John, WA 99171
www.iristg.com
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From: <BigAlligator@aol.com>
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Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 7:19 PM
Subject: [iris-talk] CULT: Iris in Large Barrels
> In a message dated 8/10/01 10:20:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> bradleys@ga.prestige.net writes:
>
> << Does anyone else do this, or is this detrimental to the iris and they
> really
> require being planted in the ground? >>
>
> Pat,
> I have not tried growing Irises in large barrels, but I have had
decent
> luck growing some Tall Bearded Reblooming Irises in large pots filled with
a
> good quality potting mix. Thinking of these Irises, BUCKWHEAT and HOLY
NIGHT
> are in bloom now. Yesterday, someone took a closer look, thinking they
would
> be fake. Only the smell test convinced them.
> Freezing could be a problem in some climates, but they all survived
> temperatures as low as 12 F last winter with no protection.
>
> Mark A. Cook
> BigAlligator@aol.com
> Dunnellon, Florida [USDA Zone 8b]
>
>
>
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