Re: REB:Rebloomers Revisited

>I would say that an off season bloom of any plant that has
>been disturbed recently is perhaps an indicator of possibilities, but must
>be viewed with caution until the plant is established.  If the plant does
>the same after it has re-established and has been growing for more than a
>year, I would call it significant.

Hmm.  Thank you for explaining that point, Dave.  If the RIS adopted the 
guideline of "rebloom must be reported ONLY on irises that have been 
growing undisturbed for at least one full year prior to the reportable 
bloom-rebloom sequence", I would have to retract the rebloom I reported 
on LILTING several years ago (and possibly all the other rebloom I have 
reported).  That rebloom occurred on a clump that had been planted as a 
single rz the previous summer, as well.

>I should add that I don't know 'Lilting'; perhaps it is already known to be
>a "rebloomer"?

LILTING has been reported to rebloom in zones 6, 8, and 10.  Problem is, 
we have no way of knowing under what conditions those reports were made.  
So, is LILTING a rebloomer, or does it just make a habit of blooming out 
of season after being disturbed?

Laurie


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USDA zone 3b, AHS zone 4 - northern MN
normal annual precipitation 26-27"
slightly acid clay soil

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