Re: REB:Rebloomers Revisited

>Generally rebloom means an additional bloom after it blooms in its 
>normal season. Until a clump is established in it's normal cycle, it 
>would be hard to call a "fall" bloom a full rebloom cycle.
>
>Even a couple of reblooms over 3-4 years is tough to make into a 
>rebloom case although it would be indicative of a better rebloom 
>potential in a more conducive environment.

When is a clump "established", and what defines its "normal cycle"?  
Clumps vary in terms of performance according to cultivar, growing 
conditions, and climate ALL the time.  One cultivar performs best when 
divided and replanted every year.  Another won't perform at all until 
it's been in the ground for several years.  Is "normal" the year when it 
blooms once, twice, or not at all?  I'm currently growing 585 named iris 
cvs and about another 100 unknowns, and I'm not sure I have an 
"established" or "normal" one in the bunch!  More definitions, please!

I imagine that's why the Judge's Handbook (which provides the only 
published reblooming guidelines of which I am aware) makes no 
qualifications beyond the performance of a single cultivar within a 
single growing season, and doesn't mention anything about "clump" or even 
"same garden".

Which brings me back to my original question - Is *legitimate, 
reportable* rebloom relative to a particular clump or a particular 
cultivar in the same garden in the same growing season?

Ugh,

Laurie 


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http://www.angelfire.com/mn3/shadowood/irisintro.html
USDA zone 3b, AHS zone 4 - northern MN
normal annual precipitation 26-27"
slightly acid clay soil

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