Re: Replanting JIs
- To: i*@rt66.com
- Subject: Re: Replanting JIs
- From: E* G* <e*@moose.ncia.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 Aug 1996 21:23:18 -0400 (EDT)
On Tue, 13 Aug 1996, Lora L Masche wrote:
> Planting irises in the same location after the iris has been taken out
> works fine for me. I put soil conditioner and a new potting soil
> together in the hole with a 5-20-20 fertilizer and get beautiful flowers
> the following year. I also plant the iris at the top of ground level and
> cover with small bark to protect from heat and maintain moisture. Haven'
> t seen any rot in my beds except when the iris gets too far down in the
> ground.
>
Lora -
Interesting - I almost do the opposite. Where do you garden -
geographically and USDA Zone ?
I use spaghnum peat moss (a lot) and cow manure (aged one year)
and plant even deeper then recommended. I plant my Japanese at least
3 inches in acidic clay soil and then mulch with pine needles all year long.
My soil is low in calcium and has a ph of 5.7 and is clay loam
- perfect for JI's. I wish I were a better gardener to do them justice!
Ellen Gallagher e_galla@moose.ncia.net USDA Zone , NH
