Re: REB:Joan's Pleasre, Renown, and others

Great idea!
I have just cut 4 of 9 blooms stalks of "Lady Emma" and brought them inside
as frost has become a nightly occurrence in my area (Aurora, ON - zone 5b)
however our days can still be sunny, or cloudy, and 11C.  Last year there
was one bloom before the frost hit.  I'll remember this for next year.

Although, I do have a lovely vase of yellow iris on my kitchen table which
does brighten up these fall days.

Kate Brewitt - Aurora, ON - zone 5b (cdn)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <pharcher@mindspring.com>
To: <iris@hort.net>
Sent: October 22, 2005 4:00 PM
Subject: Re: [iris]REB:Joan's Pleasre, Renown, and others


> Here's a suggestion so youy can see your iris bloom.
>
> When I have come upon a situation like yours and badly want to see the
bloom, get pollen or pollentate on a rhizome I dig it up and plant it in a
moderate sized pot with a well drqained potting soil.  Just be sure to dig
it up plenty of nice long roots on it, but still separate it from the rest
of the clump.  There is no need to dig up the whole clump.  Then leave it
outside potted up and bring it inside on those frosty nights (or put it in a
cold frame) and put back outside in the morning.
>
> It should still bloom ok for at least a few flowers and they may not be as
large as would normally be.  It is better than nothing though.
>
> You can plant it back in the garden in the Spring.
>
>
> Paul Archer
> Raleigh, NC  Zone 7
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Autmirislvr@aol.com
> Sent: Oct 22, 2005 8:09 AM
> To: iris@hort.net
> Subject: [iris]REB:Joan's Pleasre, Renown, and others
>
> The weather report says frost this week.  There is a chance I  won't see
> Joan's Pleasure bloom.  I'm looking for a "mystery"  iris.  I'd hoped Joan
was it.
>  Unfortunately, it is not.
>
>
> I'd like to thank everyone that has taken time out of their busy lives to
> hunt up and post pictures of Joan's Pleasure, Renown, etc.  AND those  who
have
> answered the endless stream of questions!  Some more than  once!  I'm
forever
> indebted to your gracious and kind indulgence.
>
> Iris people are the best!  May we never quit learning!
>
> Thanks again!
>
>
> Betty W. in  South-central KY Zone 6
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