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

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