Re: Iris By Continent? was OT: new web site

Hi Donna


Irises ship across seasons OK, Some acclimatise quickly others take a few 
years. We find that the change in seasons tends to trigger rebloom even in 
irises that are just carriers, so there is a risk of bloom-out. There is a 
lot of exchange regularly between Blyth and Keppel, but that will slow now 
they are both starting to wind down. Getting irises into Australia is very 
expensive because of quarantine costs. However getting irises from Australia 
to the rest of the world is relatively cheap. Just a phyto and some 
airfreight, although some states may require an import permit. The most 
difficult country to ship to is Taiwan. Very complicated paperwork.

Our season is being weird this year. The Beardeds are running early, the 
PCIs are late and I even have La heading a month early.

Seedlings starting to look interesting. Will try to post some photos but get 
very frantic this time of year.

Here a photo of Chocolate Mint flowering in Australia for the first time 
(new import). Arils are looking good, hope to register some new ones this 
season. Primarily from seed sent from Pete McGrath. Getting seed in is a lot 
cheaper and easier than getting plants in.
Here is also a photo of my one of my new releases Breaking The Rules.


Colleen Modra
Adelaide Hills
South Australia

colleen@impressiveirises.com.au
www.impressiveirises.com.au


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donna Millican" <donnamil@yahoo.com>
To: <iris@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 3:37 AM
Subject: [iris] Iris By Continent? was OT: new web site


> When I was looking at Colleen's site (loved it!) I noticed many names I 
> wasn't familiar with and I got to wondering if many irises stay where 
> they're originated or if they can pretty much be shipped worldwide? I 
> realize that it certainly is possible with expedited shipping to actually 
> get an iris from one place to another, but is it routinely done? Is it so 
> expensive that very few people bother? With Australia, is it difficult 
> because their seasons are opposite ours?
>
> I'd sure love to hear more from our southern hemisphere members about how 
> their gardens are coming along. It's getting way too close to winter here 
> and although I have to replant my iris almost every day because the deer 
> are too stupid to remember they don't like them and have to try one or two 
> each night just to drop them on the ground again. When will they ever 
> learn? If these iris survive, it will be a miracle. Hunters welcomed.
>
> Donna zone 5 eastern WA
>> I've just posted our new season web site. www.impressiveirises.com.au If
>
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