Re: Japanese Iris ? help
- To: i*@onelist.com
- Subject: Re: Japanese Iris ? help
- From: <I*@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 05:18:06 EDT
From: <Irisborer@aol.com>
In a message dated 98-07-15 04:38:44 EDT, you write:
>Do I just need to put them as one plant in a larger container. Right now
>they are sitting in a large tub of water waiting for me to figure out what to
>do.
>I don't have anyone in this area that has grown Japanese Iris so I am
>completely on my own. I would appreciate any advice that you can give me. I
>wanted to branch out into some other species but only have experience with TB
>and Dwarfs.
>
Hi Zelma:
CONGRATULATIONS on trying Japanese iris (iris ensata... kaempferi is no longer
used). I personally find them to be a most exotic iris, and probably my very
favorite.
This is what I'd do... although this is strictly based on logic, not
experience.... if your iris seems crowded in the pot it's in, I'd move it to a
slightly larger size (using top soil and peat moss in the new soil). I would
not divide it now. I would keep it evenly moist.... sitting in the tub of
water is great.... and very early next spring, I would tackle the dividing job
- when your iris seems to be in vigorous growth.
Kathyguest... who still has a seedling and STATELY FLAMINGO in bloom in East
Aurora, NY
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