Re: I. japonica


ELaborde@aol.com wrote:

> I just found in a local nursery  a beautiful plant of I. japonica, with no
> other identification.  Mainly there are discrepancies about
> needing shade or sun.
> Elena Laborde in Santa Cruz, CA, happy because John Weiler is coming to give
> the program on rebloomers at our meeting next Friday. 

Hi Elena--

Our I.japonica is loaded with bloom stalks and buds now.  Since our
climate is somewhat similar to you--here is how we grow ours in the
Sierra foothills.  It is under our oak trees in dappled shade in a
"woodsy" type soil.  It's been there for several years and is growing
fabulously in those conditions.  You may give it a little more sun over
in your coastal climate, but some shade would be desirable.

As for Dr. Weiler--you'll enjoy his program.  He's a great speaker. 
He's a member and past President of the Fresno Iris Society and gives
several programs a year to our club.  Enjoy...

Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California Sierra Nevada foothills--sunny and breezy today and
the temps have dropped back to a more normal 67.



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