Re: Re: non-blooming
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Re: non-blooming
- From: P* G*
- Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 17:32:01 -0800 (PST)
Hi;
The tree root thing does make sense. There is a pine
tree near by. Thanks for the info. Yes, I am in
Medford and know they grow well here.
Thanks again.
--- neilm@charter.net wrote:
> --- In iris-talk@y..., auntypatty_99@y... wrote:
> "I have several Iris that will not, and never have,
> bloomed...."
>
> You didn't say where in southern Oregon you were.
> There's a bit of
> difference between Jordan Valley and Medford or the
> coast. If you
> are in the general area of Medford, you should have
> no trouble with
> bearded irises if they have the drainage, sun and
> soil to grow in.
>
> If you are in southern Malheur, Lake or Harney
> Counties, well..., try
> spurias. Hardiest TB's will grow, but not quickly.
>
> Another thing that will slow an iris down is a TREE
> ROOT. If you
> have them planted in the root zone of maples, pines
> or oaks you will
> have a starving iris. Move a piece out into your
> vegetable garden
> where the peas and rhubarb thrive. They will bloom
> there if anywhere.
>
> Neil Mogensen zone 7a, western NC
>
>
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