CULT: Iris growing north of Parry Sound

In a message dated 9/27/01 8:55:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
hederst@zeuter.com writes:

<< 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.   >>

     At first, I was wondering where Parry Sound is, but after you mentioned 
Barrie, I am assuming it is in Ontario.  Those winter temperatures are not 
too cold for most Irises, but what is the length of your summer, and your 
normal summer temperatures?
      Also, it often takes a year for Irises to acclimate, so you should have 
a much better showing next year.  As for mulching, our Canadian members could 
help you better, but it should not be necessary if you have consistant snow 
cover..
     I am in Florida, and have to grow my TB Irises in pots.  This past 
winter, they were exposed to temperatures as low as 12 F, and froze solid, 
but were not the least bit harmed.

Mark A. Cook
BigAlligator@aol.com
Dunnellon, Florida.  

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