Re: BULB: Can someone tell me about reticulata and danfordeae (sic)
- To: i*@onelist.com
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] BULB: Can someone tell me about reticulata and danfordeae (sic)
- From: M*@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 09:11:05 EDT
From: Mike00Rita@aol.com
Just a shot at this one. I plant mine in pots (so the bulbs won't get lost)
and bury the pot out in the ground. Like most bulbs excellent drainage is a
must, but some moisture is needed so some organic material is also needed.
Some cold weather then a bit a warmth might give you a shot of color much
earlier than any other iris besides I. unguicularis. I use a bit of bulb food
when planting, water well, Put the pot in a garden site and let it do it's
thing. After blooming the D breaks down to very tiny bulbs and those bulbs
will not bloom for 3-4 years when enough size has been attained. Go for it
and let us know your success. Perhaps you'll be the first kid on the block
with the new toy.
Rita B
zone 7/8 Western WA
F 50 and drizzling rain
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