Dividing Irises

Despite both groups being lumped into the Siberian iris, you cannot create hybrids between the two groups as their chromosome numbers make them incompatible.All of the sino-siberians require evenly moist soil and prefer humid climates that are not too...

Many of us have found ourselves with having to move a plant for one reason or another. Dividing these plants will help keep them from overwhelming their neighbors.Make more plants.

Found in Newfoundland, lost, then rediscovered elsewhere and repatriated, this article may be of interest to plant history buffs! Certainly, beardless iris lovers will find this an interesting story.

I stand in awe knowing my own little piece of heaven costs me so much blood, sweat, and tears. Never take a short cut because, in time, you will have paid twice the blood sweat and tears.Every three years is the golden rule of most iris.

I made sure to dig down below the clay(the second time around. Everything I was planting, including the iris reticulata needed very dry feet during spring. The grit has a small amount of limestone that leaches into the soil – I never have to lime any...

DG's avmoran uses Spectracide Triacizide 6 weeks after applying imidacloprid to her irises. However, the only thing irises may resent more than underfeeding is overfeeding. If you do decide your irises need to be fertilized, granular fertilizers should...

They guard many a forgotten grave.When families' minds have grown dim in time they are still there growing, blooming, and keeping watch. I ask you to go to the public gardens near you that offer tours.

Now, if you are collecting all the blue iris in the world, you might want to put up with a hundred little sticks here and there in with the iris.It is not, however, a view most gardeners want in their garden.

Now breeding iris is still a hit or miss game, but you have better luck if you take the time to learn what you have and to find out what you need to start with.Breeder – There are some in the iris world who follow one breeder.

Irises need 4 to 6 weeks to start growing before first frost, so time your purchases accordingly. July and August are generally good months toThese step by step instructions are for planting Bearded Irises of all sizes, from Tall Bearded Iris (TB) to...

Often they can be seen marking the long lost graves, holding down the edges of long lost buildings, and sitting in the middle of a field with nothing around to show you why. If given time it will take over its area and if left to its own will bully out...

I am going to show you four of our gardeners here on Dave?s Garden who have different feeding methods and talk to you a little about each one. I tend to be carefulwhen I plant in areas near the Preen due to the chance of run off killing my flower seeds...

Sometimes the cost is worth it for the new plant.At other times there are equal choices for your garden already for sale at a much cheaper price. One misnamed iris going out can ruin you credibility in the iris circles, especially if it happens again...

Find the traits you want to pass on to the next iris and use those plants.The parents of the iris in your garden, who were they?If you don't breed iris you might never have thought about them.But once you start to breed iris you will start thinking about...

You already know that unknown numbers of people have seen it, loved it, and picked it to live when so many others are lost.These plants thrive. What do you find funny? Grandmother always had an iris garden.

Then right before it starts to bloom?.poof like magic it is a goner?but why? Images thanks to Unlike some of their relatives, if irises are planted too deeply they will not thrive.The most critical of iris in this respect are the bearded iris that tends...

Don't go looking for the cheapest iris on the market. Take the time and not only find a good iris for your location but find a good seller to buy from to start with.I want to thank Pajaritomt, Jackieshar, Avmoran, Irisloverdee, Happygarden, and Doss for...

That's wonderful advice which is good to follow; however, I have successfully moved irises in every season except winter, so it's time to get going on the plan. As a gardener, you must keep them happy by maximizing their potential, and in that way, everyone...

Historic cultivars have a certain "weepy" look to their flowers while modern irises are usually fuller and larger. 'San Francisco,' which was registered in 1927, is pictured at right.If you've read this far and tall bearded irises still haven't wooed...

It is only meant to help you and make you feel more productive and successful. If you need to plot these on a calendar, do this so that important things do not get overlooked.Whatever you do, don't overwhelm yourself with this spring to-do list.

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There are so many new Iris out there it can, at times, be hard to know were to start an Iris collection. Even among historical irises there are so many to pick from it can, at times, be a daunting task.

They make their home in Israel and the Middle East. On the whole, if you have a place they love, they will reward you with some of the most stunning flowers in the iris kingdom. Thank you to rshadlow for this wonderful photo.Spuria – This iris blooms...

Well guess what time it is? All under the beautiful views of the Flat Iron mountains of Boulder, Colorado.If you can find an iris grower near your area, I strongly suggest youMost will allow you to purchase irises on the spot, which can be the best way...

Then I read a Midwestern DGer's account of growing dozens of banana plants in his yard, digging them each fall and storing them beneath his house [1]. The collective impact will knock your socks off!Bananas must be dug before the first fall frost and...

Start with one plant, grow it for a year or two, divide it, and voila, you have three or more of the same plant. It's good for the plant, costs nothing but time, andke a large plant and make several smaller ones, calledEssentially, you pull apart clumps...

Dividers for vials, needle tray and syringe dividers. Overall dimensions 37 " wide, 22.5" tall, 30" deep. Center lower drawer big enough for buckets, upper left drawer locks. Good unit to work from, carries all the necessities and keeps items organized.