Iris dardanus
Adam Fikso (Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:18:44 PDT)
Bob. re Dardanus in this area. Plant in the grittiest fastest-draining soil
you have with no more than 2% humus. Fertilize only wtih liquid fertilizer,
low nitrogen. Check further at the Aril Society's website. A raised bed is
in order or a slope. You can use peat in the top 6 inches as Henry
Danielson used to-- who was very successful with them.Be sure to pprotect
against iris borer along about April 6. Regards, Adam
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Hoel" <bob.hoel@comcast.net>
To: <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 2:56 PM
Subject: [pbs] Iris dardanus
I have purchased some "bulbs" of Iris dardanus thinking that they were like
other Dutch Iris that I have planted. When I opened the brown paper bag
they came in I realized that these resemble more of a typical bearded Iris
rhizome, which I would plant nearly on the surface. Can someone tell me
how these should be planted? On the surface or not? If not, how deep? I
assume the rhizome should be planted horizontal to the surface like a
bearded iris. The packaging said full or partial sun. What I have since
read suggests the more sun the better and that they like to bake in the
summer sun.
Cultivation pointers appreciated.
Bob Hoel
Chicago area
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