Re: Why JI's in pots? (fwd)
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Why JI's in pots? (fwd)
- From: g*@rogerswave.ca
- Date: Wed, 28 Aug 1996 18:52:24 -0400 (EDT)
On Wed, 28 Aug 1996 CEMahan@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 96-08-28 07:34:43 EDT, you write:
>
> >So keeping them in pots is only for newly bought irises while
> >they grow roots. Then they go in the soil for overwintering?
>
> You can grow them in pots all year round if you wish...they don't have to go
> into the garden at all...it's your choice. Clarence Mahan in VA
Clarence I know from previous messages which I can't bring to mind
at the moment that you feel tha overwintering outside is not
possible for Ji's. Now how's about a challenge (no guns mind you).
How about you should take one of your JI clumps and divide it & put
half of it outside for the winter and half of it in pots. Or even 2
clumps. I find that Ji outside with -20 or -30o F do OK. ie they
are still growing and form flowers next year. Anybody else
doubtful? Why don't you divide one of your clumps and put half
outside and half wherever you ordinarily overwinter your JI's.
--
Diana Louis <dlouis@dynamicro.on.ca>
Zone 4/5 Ontario Canada
