RE: CULT: Iris in tropics
- Subject: RE: [iris-talk] CULT: Iris in tropics
- From: J* R*
- Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 08:02:39 -0700
Maybe try some rebloomers like Monty Byers' stuff. If the weather stays
nice, they never seem to do dormant; so they may not need seasonal
variations to trigger the growth cycles. Bigger problem, I suspect would be
the humidity (watch out for rot!). Root zone afflictons might also be a
concern in perpetually warm, moist soil. Drainage is probably important,
perhaps a trace of mid-day shade?
John Reeds, in sunny southern California
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> 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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