Re: Re: Lifting Bearded Iris
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Re: Lifting Bearded Iris
- From: L* K*
- Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 20:03:23 -0700 (PDT)
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On Sun, 03 Sep 2000 23:48:44 -0000, iris-talk@egroups.com wrote:
Thanks Lucy,
I was going to ask my tree guru to assess the tree before I considered
moving the tree. I'd rather leave it than kill it. The peonies are mature
and will be quite a job, but worth it.
At least I'm not moving to another state! I'm just going to something
smaller down the road.
Louise Koch
> Dear Louise,
> Being a NOT leaving my plants person and having moved several
> times over the years. I dig up and DRY my Iris rhizomes in August.
> Pack your irises for moving, keeping your rhizome and about six
> inches of the fan. You can wrap each plant in newspaper. Remember
> to write down names and secure the tags to your plants.
> Depending on where you are going will determine how soon you can
> replant your rhizomes. Store iris rhizomes for only one year and
> expect two years before you get good blooms.
> As for peonies you need to get the roots. Cutting off most of the
> tops and drying them before packing. Your Japanese Maple may die, if
> it is to big to dig up. Never moved a tree I planted. Good Luck on
> moving.
> Lucy Harris zone - 8a Coastal North Carolina
>
>
> --- In iris-talk@egroups.com, "louise koch" <welles2@e...> wrote:
> > Hello, this is my first post to the group. I'm in the eviable
> (not!)
> > position of moving and leaving my garden. I am wondering if I can
> > lift my Bearded Iris rhizomes and store them. If I can do this
> > without killing the poor thiings, I'd like to take them with me,
> > along with my Japanese Maple, and peonies.
> > Thanks,
> > Louise Koch
>
>
>
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