Re: [SG] Correction and Irises

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>Re:  Siberian Irises - I have had them growing in sun and shade, and I have
>never had them bloom in sun. The best blossoming I have now is from a clump
>in half-shade (about 3 hrs. sun in the morning); the least from a clump
>receiving late afternoon sun.  These are the same variety.
>
>Here's an oddity:  I have never had Siberians bloom from the first
>planting.  In other words, I plant a new clump, leave it in place for a few
>years, then divide it.  It will bloom the year it is divided, if I divide
>before its flowering season (early June here).  Anyone else have a similar
>experience?  I should mention that the clumps I have planted were always
>blooming-size when I bought them.
>>Sheila Smith
>mikecook@pipeline.com
>Niles, MI  USA, Z 5/6

Sheila, at my nursery, we dig Siberian Irises when the new fans are just
1"-2" tall and pot them.  Quite often they bloom in the pot. I grow most of
the Siberians in full sun and some in part shade.  I see no difference in
blooming in either type of location.  It might be more a matter of the
timing of division.  I know the irisarians think Siberians should be
divided in mid to late summer, but I have much better success when they are
just emerging in the spring.

Gail Korn
Gail Korn
Wayne, Nebr. Region 1
g*@bloomnet.com
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