Re[2]: was CULT: winter strategies, reb HYB ?
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- Subject: Re[2]: was CULT: winter strategies, reb HYB ?
- From: c*@qntm.com (Chad Schroter)
- Date: Thu, 8 Jan 1998 16:01:58 -0700 (MST)
In most of the articles I have read it is mentioned that REB x non REB
seems to be somewhat MORE successful than REB x REB in generating Rebloomers,
particularly if the non-REB is a vigorous plant and has some REB in it's
background. The causes of REB are not well understood and it seems likely now
that there is more than one "mechanism" which causes REB, just as there seem to
be different types of Rebloomers. I believe a back posting suggested up to 7
categories of rebloomers - it should be in the archives on Mallorn. From Linda's
perspective it almost seems as if rebloomer and Tennessee survivor are mutually
exclusive.
Chad Schroter in Los Gatos Zone 9, where all of this is moot since we
only get a light frost every other year or so.
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Subject: RE: CULT: winter strategies
Author: "J.F. Hensler" <hensler@povn.com> at SMTP
Date: 1/8/98 10:46 AM
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Has anyone paid attention to whether the rebloomers act like evergreens? =
Just an idle thought, but if they do, would it be possible to cross a =
semi type to a rebloomer to get more rebloomers? (Ev. and =
semi-ev.daylilies seem to produce more of the same when crossed, but not =
usually dormant types.)=20
If irises could be classed this way, it would certainly make it easier =
to breed hardy (dormant) types for the problem growing areas.=20
Christy Hensler
The Rock Garden
http://www.povn.com/rock/
zone 4 1/2
