Re: CULT: bloom-out
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] CULT: bloom-out
- From: P* O*
- Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 18:26:57 -0700
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When I have examined TRUE bloomout rhizomes during fall when digging, I have
noticed a few things. One, there are not that many roots, and what roots
there are seem dead or dying with the exception of just a few right up front
(if there are any). Two, the back of the rhizome is dead, dried up, and or
rotten. Thirdly, it seems as if the only live portion of the rhizome seems
to be near the area the stalk comes out at. Essentially, it seems as if the
rhizome has put forth all its life into the bloom stalk. I do not think it
is a genetic defect, but I will guess stress on the rhizome has a part in
it.
Has anyone else noticed the above when they have examined bloomed out
rhizomes?
As mentioned in an earlier posting, I wait until digging time to see if the
rhizome is truly bloomed out. There are times when the only fan will bloom,
but after it has died and the stalk has been snapped or cut off, it can
begin sending up increases.
Patrick Orr
Phoenix, AZ ZOne 9
HOT HOT HOT 112 degrees today
----- Original Message -----
From: Carolyn Schaffner <drsnooks@buffnet.net>
To: <iris-talk@egroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2000 3:14 AM
Subject: [iris-talk] CULT: bloom-out
> Hello, Folks!
>
> A tour around the soggy mess out there this morning shows several iris
> that have bloomed out!
>
> Canadian Border is one. Darn it. It just finished blooming and it's
> lovely. But....
>
> Does anyone know what causes bloom-out??
>
> Does anyone have any tricks to force the rhizome to produce a new
> offset? One can propagate many plants by root/bulb/crown division. How
> about the iris?
>
> Carolyn Schaffner in Buffalo, NY
>
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