Re: transporting Iris
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] transporting Iris
- From: C* M*
- Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 17:15:00 +0930
Hi Amy
In my experience irises remain fully viable for at least six months out of
the ground in a cool dry place. I've had some viable after almost 2 years.
However it's not recommended. Alternatively just pot up and don't allow to
become overwet. The last lot I potted were potted in solid clay over a hot
dry summer in 8" black bags and only watered 1-2 a week. All survived
Colleen Modra
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From: AmGinley@cs.com <AmGinley@cs.com>
To: iris-talk@egroups.com <iris-talk@egroups.com>
Date: Thursday, 13 July 2000 11:10
Subject: [iris-talk] transporting Iris
>Hi,
>I am new to the list, but have had Iris for years. I am in Zone 8, and will
>be moving in a month or so. Anyone have suggestions on how to transport a
>large number of Iris? I have potted alot of them up, but have a 200 foot
bed
>that needs to be thinned, and I can't pot everything. I also have had
trouble
>with some of them rotting in their pots. I think I have that fixed, by
adding
>more sand to the mix, and planting very shallow.
>Any ideas would be appreciated. I am thinking about moving them in just
>layers of paper, but wonder how long they can stay out of the ground?
>I also am looking for ideas on how to amend the beds? I am going to do
raised
>beds in Central TX for all the Iris- since the soil is 1' deep, then
caliche.
>Thanks to all for any advice. I love Iris, and enjoy trading plants.
>Thanks,
>Amy
>
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