Re: CULT: Iris in tropics

Hi Kitty,
We have had several orders from Hawaii (big island), one was from a nursesry
that pots them and resells.  I believe she tells her customers in the
lowlands that they are an annual but some that live up in the higher
elevations have bearded growing and blooming throughout the year.  She deals
in rebloomers only, believing that they don't need the cold snap.
Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: Kitty & Bruce Loberg <loberg@jps.net>
To: <iris-talk@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 9:18 PM
Subject: Re: [iris-talk] CULT: Iris in tropics


>         Mike from northern Louisiana called me tonight.  He was asking if
I
> knew what TB iris might grow in Hawaii, his relatives who live in Hawaii
> want to try some iris and were looking for suggestions.   I relayed my
> knowledge of one trip I had to Hawaii; I don't recall seeing a single
> bearded iris growing.  My understanding is that the temperatures don't
drop
> enough to simulate a cold season.   I suggested that they inquire around
the
> islands to see if anyone there knows.
>        I couldn't get into the archives tonight, so I apologize for not
> looking back for discussion previously on this topic.  My question is,
does
> anyone know of certain iris types or varieties that might be worth trying
in
> the Hawaii lowlands for more than one season? (on some of the higher
> elevations of the volcanic mountains I would think would get cool seasons;
I
> remember snow up on top.)   I'll pass on your answers to Mike.
>       I suppose one could just purchase rhizomes for Hawaii and grow for
one
> season only...  after flowering, just throw it away.   Some people do that
> with tulips.
> Thanks.
> Kitty Loberg, northern Calif.
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