Re: When to transplant LI
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- Subject: Re: When to transplant LI
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Fri, 7 Mar 1997 19:13:39 -0700 (MST)
Lynn W Woosley wrote:
>
> This past winter, for the first time, I tried my hand at growing iris
> plants indoors. (I moved into my new house to late to plant anything
> outdoors last fall.) Now I have several Louisiana iris that with leaves
> about a foot tall growing in my basement, along with various clematis,
> buddleia, etc. Since this is also my first stab at growing Louisianas, I
> would appreciate any advice regarding when to move outdoors, how long I
> should harden them off before transplanting, etc.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Lynn Woosley
Lynn,
I have Louisianas growing in pots on my carport. Overhead roof, but no
sides. Of course our winter weather is relatively mild, but we did get
some 20's with the lowest down to 23. They can take it. I imagine you
are somewhat colder than here so I would'nt suggest doing this, but I
think you should start hardining them off when all danger of frost is
past, then plant in their permanent location when spring settles in.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central CAlifornia
Zone 8
