REB: keeping blooms
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: REB: keeping blooms
- From: E* G* <e*@moose.ncia.net>
- Date: Thu, 18 Sep 1997 08:42:27 -0600 (MDT)
Rick Tasco wrote:
>If danger of a freeze is imminent, cut the stalk of Crimson King and
>enjoy it inside. The stalk and flower will be damaged at 32 degrees and
>below. Even at 32 for a few hours the buds showing color will be
>damaged slightly and you won't be able to see it's true form. Take it
>from one who has seen hundreds damaged or turned to mush.
Thanx for the advice - actually, the stalk is not in full bud yet
and I am chancing it for a few days....I want to take a photo of
it in full bloom in my garden this late in the season so I can
send it to my sister and 'Gus'. :))
Your irises are doing great, BTW. Do you have any ideas why the
irises from you and Lowell do better here in the 'rain forest'?
Are they thirsty? <G>
Cheers,
Ellen
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Ellen Gallagher \ e_galla@moose.ncia.net \ Lancaster, New Hampshire,USA
USDA Zone 3a \ Northern White Mountains\ AIS Region 1 {New England}
