Re: Airlbreds
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- Subject: Re: Airlbreds
- From: T* T* L* <t*@rt66.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 Jul 1997 09:04:33 -0600 (MDT)
David Schaffer wrote:
>Recieved a nice collection of airlbreds from Long's Gardens today. Nice
>and healthy rhizomes, plus many extras. Any secrets I need to know about
>this type of Iris? This particular type is a first for me so I am in the
>dark about them.
David, where do you live? It makes a difference regarding the arilbreds. If
you live in the west, with less than 20 or 25 inches of rain per year, hot
summers, and alkaline soil, you should probably start by growing your
arilbreds just as you do TBs. Chances are they'll do just fine, although
they may require more frequent division.
If you live in the soggy lands east of the Mississippi, it will help to
take steps to make sure the arilbreds get excellent drainage: raised beds,
incorporating some sand, or planting in the higher, drier parts of the garden.
Haappy irising, Tom.
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Iris-L list owner * USDA zone 5/6 * AIS region 23
Santa Fe, New Mexico (USA)
Telperion Productions http://www.rt66.com/~telp/
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