Re: CULT: New Iris acquisitions, I. unguicularis

Rick wrote:
>What hasn't been discussed and
>I think they prefer, is a dry and I mean bone dry summer.  At least that
>is what they get here and I imagine what they get in the wild.  They are
>from the Mediterranian area; Algeria, Crete etc and I'm sure summer
>rainfall is scarce there.  I never tested the soil where mine grow, but
>it is under oak trees and I'm sure it is not alkaline.

I'm sure that our summer in Adelaide will be dry enough for them.  The
climate here can be quite similar to that of the Mediterranean area.  We
also have two large hundred-year-old French oak trees next to the house, so
I'm delighted to find that these irises can be grown under them.

> I've started "Cretensis" from seed and it did not bloom the first year.
If >you are in a mild enough climate do try and grow this wonderful species.
It >has a fragrance reminiscent of hyacinths.   

Great! I love the hyacinth scent.

Thanks, Rick for taking the time to discuss this.  I know how busy you are.

Ann Pearce
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