Re: CULT:Potting new iris

Betty--

Mike and I live about half a mile from each other. We both pot seedlings and
"store-bought" rhizomes and wait for late summer to transplant. I don't know
what the problem with planting the potting soil would be. I do not see any
problems
with doing this. The plants have good root systems when they are
transplanted.
It helps prevent the squirrels from digging up the rhizomes. We also see
very little
frost heave with potted rhizomes. Seedlings poted this way are very
advanced,
we see bloom in the first year sometimes. Of course, I do not use a fancy
potting
mix. I use garden soil, topsoil, peat moss and compost and mix it in bulk.
It is
not much different than what is in the garden.

John Bruce
Hidden Acres Iris Gardens

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Autmirislvr@aol.com
>
> A friend of mine says he thinks they do poorly when planted this way . . .
> something about planting the potting soil.  I've a couple of 50 foot
(double)
> rows that I planted this way and they aren't looking as good (for now) as
ones
> that I planted bare rooted.
>
> I'd decided not to pot any more.  I've got plenty of space and a roll of
> shade cloth AND it's been a mild summer for the most part.  At this point,
it's
> extra work that I don't have time to do.
>
> What has been the experience of those potting new arrivals for later
> planting?  I appreciate any and all feedback.
>
> Betty W. in South-central KY Zone 6
> Bridge In Time Iris Garden@website:

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