Sometimes it is weather. This I had 3 that had not flopped before. I agree join a local society. USA has many zones, soils which affects plant growth and this years weather has been crazy in many states. Anna Mae Miller Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 7, 2016, at 3:07 PM, The Silent Seed <tylus.seklos@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thanks, Jim - very interesting and helpful info - I'll have to check into > the local Iris club if there's one - Meanwhile I'll just continue to enjoy > them. > Thanks, Jude > > >> On Tue, Jun 7, 2016 at 2:52 PM, James Waddick <jwaddick@kc.rr.com> wrote: >> >> Jude it is simple and sad. >> >> Hybridizers sell new iris based on a picture of 1 or 2 flowers. >> >> They could be breeding for sturdy stems that do not flop, but that >> is not lucrative. Some do and many do not flop. >> >> You best bet is to ask around at your local Iris club which cvs >> stand up well. Join the club, too. Surprising what their experience can >> tell and most are eager to share. >> >> >> >> Rebloom- Most new reblooming hybrids are reliable in CA and OR >> where they originate. Otherwise it is roulette. There’s two choices: 1) >> Ask around at Iris club as above or 2) order from local hybridizers who >> claim rebloom. >> >> Mostly it is a delicate balance of climate, watering and >> fertilizing for best results. >> >> and a final piece of advice, don’t believe the hype. Buyer >> beware. Good luck Jim W. >> >> >> >> >> >> On Jun 7, 2016, at 12:52 PM, The Silent Seed <tylus.seklos@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> Is there an obvious reason that some, but not most, Tall Bearded Irises in >> (the same) garden would flop over (flowering stalks)? And, is there a quick >> and easy method to avoid this - other than staking? >> >> Also - what's the best way to get rebloomers to rebloom? I have a lot of >> rebloomers that do not rebloom when left alone. >> >> Thanks! Jude >> >> -- >> The Silent Seed >> Rare and Unusual plants from around the world. >> thesilentseed.com >> _______________________________________________ >> pbs mailing list >> pbs@lists.ibiblio.org >> http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php >> http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/ >> >> Dr. James Waddick >> 8871 NW Brostrom Rd >> Kansas City, MO 64152-2711 >> USA >> Phone 816-746-1949 >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> pbs mailing list >> pbs@lists.ibiblio.org >> http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php >> http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/ > > > > > -- > The Silent Seed > Rare and Unusual plants from around the world. > thesilentseed.com > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/ _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/