Re: Overwintering Potted Iris
From: Gerry Snyder <gcsnyd@loop.com>
Cheryl & Erich Schaefer wrote:
>
>
> Hi All, I need the advice of experts. We have never overwintered iris in
> pots before and have planted several hundred, mostly SDB's and MTB's, in
> fiber pots for sale at our annual high school plant sale in May. My
> basement is apparently too warm (45-50F)....
If you keep them in the basement, it could work if the potting soil/mix
has EXCELLENT drainage and if the rhizomes are planted high enough that
the top of the rhizome will dry quickly.
BTW, how damp is your basement? A dehumidifier might help prevent rot.
Gerry, with very different problems
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