Re: CULT: relocating rhizome

From: HIPSource@aol.com

In a message dated 3/15/99 11:04:46 AM Eastern Standard Time,
charandmike@email.msn.com writes:

<< Need to relocate some rhizomes due to fencing construction. Our soil is so
 sandy I cannot keep any root ball soil attached. So, should I replant right
 away with the new actively growing roots and leaves attached, or should I
 clip off the roots and leave the new leaf growth let them air dry a few days
 then replant? If I could keep a root ball attached I would just relocate and
 replant but didn't work for me Sat. This is just a special unknown old
 favorite someone gave me about 24 years ago and a deep dark yellow gold
 color I love so would like to save some. Thanks in advance.>>

Hi,

I'd replant them absolutely immediately without trimming any roots except what
got injured, making sure that the roots were spread about just right and water
them in nicely with some dilute transplant fertilizer like Upstart or
something which has Vitamin B1 in it. We aren't sure this stuff helps but it
won't hurt. I doubt you even have to trim the leaves. You might pick a few
that you can see aren't going to set stalks this year and do the traditional
trim and replant number on them for insurance.

So you have a snazzy yellow oldie do you? My, my, my. No wonder you love it!
I've got a couple of truly kewl unknowns myself and one is among my very
favorite irises. Pop up to the HIPS page sometime and look around.
http://www.worldiris.com.

Anner Whitehead
HIPSource@aol.com

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