RE:CULT:Blyth Iris
- Subject: RE:CULT:Blyth Iris
- From: C* C*
- Date: 10 Oct 00 07:22:22 EDT
The loss at the move of the two year club would not be from an aclimatization
problem but more likely from a tenderness re cold weather. Other plants
transplanted at same time/same process survived much better. Jan's comments re
continued growth in Australia would suggest another factor. I know that when
it comes time to select which plants to introduce, the amount of increase
plays a role in the decision. The plants that have several generations a year
would get the nod over those that do this less so as they would have more
increase. These plants could be more tender in cold climates. Just a
speculation.
One test that my plants go through is the transplant test. This involves
transplanting late (a nessesity rather then a choice as customers orders go
out before I get time to move stuff). The plants that don't handle this well
(heavy losses), get the "heave ho" regardless of the quality of the flower and
stock. Excetional ones may be retained for breeding purposes. Just one step in
getting hardier plants that perform well. This can only be done if you have an
adverse climate to start with. Something that can't be tested for in much
warmer climates.
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