Planting times
- To: i*@Rt66.com
- Subject: Planting times
- From: C* H* <c*@netcom.ca>
- Date: Mon, 01 Jul 1996 09:00:24 -0400
Regarding iris planting times;
In my area, zone 6b, the traditional Siberian Iris planting time has
been the end of the year, September. I have followed this with quite
poor results. However, I have planted Siberians at the beginning of the
season (April) with excellent results... very well established
plants/root systems that overwintered extremely well.
It seems to me that logically, each agricultural zonal area will have
its own planting times that work better than applying a generalization
across the board. Indeed, your own garden may have its own micro-climate
which could change your requirements.
Breaking the traditional planting time rules to make it work...
--
Christopher Hollinshead
Mississauga, Ontario Canada zone6b
Director, Canadian Iris Society
Newsletter Editor, Canadian Iris Society
e-mail: cris@netcom.ca
