Re: dwarf beardeds and hotter climates
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- Subject: Re: dwarf beardeds and hotter climates
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 1997 23:39:03 -0600 (MDT)
Amy Rupp wrote:
>
> Will these just generally not get enough chill hours to bloom? Or would
> they actually decline and die?
>
> In other words, I could plant these and wait for the COLD YEARS that
> inevitably happen and have bloom. But only if they would survive our
> warmer weather.
>
> What is the story here? and would the clumps increase without blooming
> during warmer-wintered years?
> --
Amy,
I can't answer your question directly but can tell you how the dwarfs
perform here and maybe this can help you.
I'm in Zone 8 and I can get between 10 to 25 frost nights in any given
year. My lows are never that low however. When I do get a frost night
it is usually between 26F to 32F. My dwarfs (both Standards and
Minature) perform quite well here even in the mildest of winters like
the winter before last.
I would suggest checking with local iris societies in your area or
nearby to get their opinions.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8...just enough chill for the thrill!
