Re: is it worth planting irises in florida
- To: i*@rt66.com
- Subject: Re: is it worth planting irises in florida
- From: G* S* <g*@loop.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jun 1996 21:35:57 -0700
- References: <199606252359.RAA17112@Rt66.com>
john walker wrote:
>
> hey guys or gals. i was just wondering is it really worth the time
> and effort to try and grow bearded irises in florida. they seem to grow
> but hardly ever bloom. we do have cold winters but it doesnt last long.
> could that be the problem....sincerely john....
If the partial lack of winter (rather than constant high humidity) is
the problem, then autumn rebloomers could be the solution. They don't
need a winter (cold &/or short day) to bloom. Mesmerizer might be worth
trying, since it seems to bloom frequently in Los Angeles.
Gerry