Re: Cult: no bloom
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Cult: no bloom
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 09:43:48 -0600 (MDT)
Mark Thornsburg wrote:
>
> LMann76543@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Rusty said:
> > >I do not have money to throw away on pretty
> > rhizomes that put up foliage but little else! FW Texas<
> >
> > I don't know if Fort Worth is in the 'spring freeze damage' zone or not, but
> > that can certainly prevent bloom in early bloomers (like TITAN'S GLORY) and
> > some of the mid-season bloomers. And probably some of the less cold tolerant
> > late bloomers. All it takes is a good hard freeze below about 25o once the
> > plants have started active growth (which can happen anytime from December
> > thru early April here), and even if buds aren't showing, it can kill any
> > potential bloom.
> >
> > Linda Mann lmann76543@aol.com east Tennessee USA
> > frost pocket zone
>
> Actually, Titan's Glory is doing really well here. It's put up 3 bloom
> stalks, each from different fans. Especially when you consider I only
> bought one. So far, all that's bloomed for me is Thornbird, Megabucks,
> Swingtown, Center Court (a gorgeous, sweet smelling blue plic, all of
> you should get it.), Stop the Music, Degas Dancer, and Sky Hooks (the
> first to bloom.)
> Are these all early bloomers? THat would explain alot!
Rusty,
It is nice to know just what did bloom for you but, I would be more
interested to know what "did not" bloom. If you posted this earlier I'm
sorry but I missed it.
On the average, most of the varieties you listed above are "not" early
bloomers. I grow all of them except Center Court.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
PS: Find your USDA zone. Double click on the following:
http://www.pathfinder.com/@@253wygQA5cAYBn7i/vg/timelife/zonefinder/locatezone.html
