{Disarmed} Re: new topic - SI popularity

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From: Ellen Gallagher

To: sibrob@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 10:48 PM

Subject: RE: [sibrob] new topic - SI popularity

Shawna asked about the variety of longest-blooming Sib:

 

In my garden, the ones with branching that have the biggest clump!

 

Also, it helps if the weather stays cool... Some Sibs have what is called repeat bloom but I just call it extended bloom....Roaring Jelly comes to mind but not every year. You can't go wrong with a full clump of one of my favorites, 'High Standards' or 'Kamayama' (no branching but it blooms for a long period with a good clumping effect). Another one is Anna Mae's 'Cheery Lyn'....tall and stately as well. In my short-growing season, I have to wait usually 3-4 years to see what I consider 'good' bloom and then I refuse to get rid of them.

 

I have the last two blooms on 'Tiffany Lass' today....but it is hot so they will be going.

 

Cheers,

 

Ellen (JI show tomorrow in Auburn, ME and Sharon Whitney's JI open garden day in Harspwell, ME..a full w/e here)

 

 

 

Ellen Gallagher / ellengalla@yahoo.com / Editor, The Siberian Iris

Berlin, New Hampshire - USDA Zone 3

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