Just 'cause the iris ain't blooming...

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Garden_of_Mu
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Just 'cause the iris ain't blooming...

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.. doesn't mean we can't enjoy them. Here's a few beauties from last spring. Enjoy!
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A fresh stalk of Vanity - a classic pink and winner of the Dykes Medal.
A fresh stalk of Vanity - a classic pink and winner of the Dykes Medal.
A close-up of 'Honey Chile' highlighting the dramatic haft coloration.
A close-up of 'Honey Chile' highlighting the dramatic haft coloration.
Faustine - an heirloom from the 19th cenury. Its charm undimished by time.
Faustine - an heirloom from the 19th cenury. Its charm undimished by time.
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Thanks Mike! Is it spring yet? :D
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Post by LucyGoose »

Your so right Mike!! I love that pretty pink Vanity.....I didn't have any pink, so I did get one from Chris. Don't remember the name though....but it's pink....:lol:

Thanks!! And I haven't for got to get you a label out.....Just still haven't done it yet....also, I don't have a way to *make* a label.... :roll:
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Beautiful!

Hey Mike, how about some 'Bacon and Eggs'?

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Thanks for sharing Mike but I'm a little confused here. Why would my dutch iries be coming back up this time of year?
:-? This is our first year with the Dutch ones and I didn't think they rebloomed?
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Post by Garden_of_Mu »

They aren't reblooming, they're just doing their normal routine. With dutch irises the foliage will come up about six inches in the autumn and will then sit all winter (may be different in harsher areas, but in mild ones they do this). In early spring they will start rising again and will then bloom and go dormant for the summer.

john - ask and you shall receive. One serving of 'bacon & eggs' coming up. Better known as Honorabile. An oldie from the 1800's.
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Thanks Mike, I'll tell Master Josh not to panick.
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Thanks Mike! I love that one... the plants you sent me make a nice showing now in the spring.
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Post by akita »

Who says the iris aren't blooming? I've got Immortality and the SDB Flower Child blooming in my garden. Today I discovered bloom stalks on Liquid Amber!! Gotta love those rebloomers!

Of course, I enjoy looking at iris pictures, too. Mike always has some nice photos!
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