Re: Cult: Transplanting
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Cult: Transplanting
- From: "* C* <m*@iglou.com>
- Date: Mon, 12 May 1997 20:58:35 -0600 (MDT)
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> From: Eric Gould <egould@gsi.ml.com>
The questions I have are the following:
> 1. What are the odds of survival?
Excellent.
> 2. Will they still bloom?
Probably, but that cannot be guaranteed.
> 3. Is it possible to transplat Irises even when they are not in a
> dormant stage?
Yes
> 4. Is there any course of action I should take now to try to help them
> survive the transplanting?
Be sure to keep them from becoming overly dry until they get
re-established. Also be sure that you do not
overwater. About the equivalent of one inch water per week
should be fine
> 5. How sensitive in general are Irises to this type of intrusion?
This varies with the type of Iris. Bearded Irises are
probably the most forgiving of this.
>
> Unfortunately I know they are TB but that is all I know. Thanks for all
your
> help in advance.
Knowing that the Irises in question are TB is very helpful to those of us
who wish to help.
>
>
> -Eric
>
> PS. I live in New Jersey. The Irises are planted in a sunny location.
I
> believe the soil is of very good quality and is probably acidic due to
proximity
I hope this helps.
Mark A. Cook
macook@iglou.com
Lexington, KY
