Iris growing north of Parry Sound
- Subject: Iris growing north of Parry Sound
- From: h*@zeuter.com
- Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 00:51:36 -0000
Beginner here. Living north of Parry Sound. Sometimes gets as low
as -25. Last summer (2000) bought and planted 8 varieties of iris.
Soil light sandy with leaves and compost started to be mixed in ..
its better with more leaf matter mixed in this year. I think they
are what you term TB (tall bearded iris). Last winter was very very
cold. This summer I only had one bloom between all 8 plants.
Obviously I am doing something very wrong. I followed the directions
to plant the iris with the rhizomes exposed. I did NOT put anything
on top of the iris for winter protection and this may be why no
blooms in summer 2001. I had gardened in Barrie previously and had
no problems with my iris, but I think it is warmer there.
As fall is coming, does anyone have suggestions? Should I plant the
rhizome deeper? Or do I still leave the rhizome exposed ... I feel
badly (but thats just an emotional thing) leaving the rhizome so
exposed ... won't it freeze right through? Or should I just cover
the plant with something? What is good "cover" for winter
protection? We have lots of leaves ... would that do?
I have seen some lovely iris blooms up here so I know they CAN grow
well even in this cold climate. Any help is appreciated.
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