Re: Cult: no bloom
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Cult: no bloom
- From: M* T* <t*@flash.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 11:06:14 -0600 (MDT)
Rick Tasco/Roger Duncan wrote:
>
> 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
>From 2 years ago: Twice Thrilling, On Edge, Victor Herbert, Land O
Lakes, Emperor's Delight, Edith Wolford, Bold Accent, Superstition
(have not bloomed this year or last.)
>From last year (planted in Nov.) Thriller, Spellbreaker, Feature
Attraction, Chinese Empress, Thunder Spirit, Scented Bubbles, Burgundy
Bubbles (and one other I can't remember right now.)
