Re: Cult: Transplanting

Eric Gould wrote:
> 
  I have transplatted half of them to another area of the house and
> have been watering them.  I didn't really use any sophisticated technique
> for transplatting (being ignorant)  I simplied attempted to move them without
> disturbing they root system (although some were so heavily clumped it was
> unavoidable).  The questions I have are the following:
>         1. What are the odds of survival?
>         2. Will they still bloom?
>         3. Is it possible to transplat Irises even when they are not in a
>            dormant stage?
>         4. Is there any course of action I should take now to try to help them
>            survive the transplanting?
>         5. How sensitive in general are Irises to this type of intrusion?
> 

Eric,

Since you mentioned you did not disturb most of the root system they
should do fine.  Blooming would be a most favorable indication that they
are doing well.  Continue good culture.

Iris can be transplanted anytime the ground is not frozen and survive. 
The best time to plant is from July thru September.  In colder climates
the cutoff should be August.  Transplanting outside of this window "may"
affect bloom the next spring. 

Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Garden
Central California
Zone 8
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