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« Reply #75 on: April 08, 2011, 07:24:53 PM »
Amy, be sure to hold your seeds over for at least two years if they don't germinate the first season.  There can always be the odd deviant seed, but some species need 2-3 cold treatments for best germination.

Best of Luck!
[/quote]Thanks for the info Rick! I've got I. tectorum growing well now and a few others have just poped up with this warm weather after spending the winter outdoors under fleece blankets & plastic tarps.
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« Reply #76 on: April 15, 2011, 12:24:34 PM »
Iris ruthenica nana always flowers between the leaves, but the individual flowers are nice.

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« Reply #77 on: April 15, 2011, 12:31:43 PM »
From the onco-iris group:
Iris lycotis
Iris paradoxa
Iris iberica ssp elegantissima

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« Reply #78 on: April 15, 2011, 05:26:20 PM »
I have Iris ruthenica from seed sprouted last season.  I'm a little disappointed that the flowers will be hidden.  Still a nice plant, though.  But those oncos are fantastic!  I see why iberica is so sought after.
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« Reply #79 on: April 15, 2011, 07:44:14 PM »
Stunningly beautiful Iris species, Luc!  I can hardly think of anything more exotic-looking! 
I have been told by a local expert alpine gardener that Onco irises do well here - something I must try my hand at some day.
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« Reply #80 on: April 15, 2011, 10:29:16 PM »
Quote from: Skulski on April 15, 2011, 07:44:14 PM
 
I have been told by a local expert alpine gardener that Onco irises do well here - something I must try my hand at some day.

Really? Outside in zone 3?  Unbelievable!  Obviously, the seasonal climatic changes must mimic their natural haunts, but who would have thought they could take such cold!
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« Reply #81 on: April 16, 2011, 01:22:41 AM »
Luc, those oncos are gorgeous! Lori's news is encouraging, though my climate is not as dry...maybe with the right siting..
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« Reply #82 on: April 16, 2011, 03:32:33 AM »
Most of the Turkish species do experience lots of cold in wintertime.
What they need is a dry rest after they die down in June/July. So a rain-cover is essential.
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« Reply #83 on: April 16, 2011, 10:37:47 AM »
Quote from: LucS on April 16, 2011, 03:32:33 AM
What they need is a dry rest after they die down in June/July. So a rain-cover is essential.
Excess moisture is not a problem here!
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« Reply #84 on: April 17, 2011, 01:04:24 PM »
Luc, you're a real master.

Some Irisses flowering here now:

Iris acutiloba
Iris attica
Iris bloudovii

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« Reply #85 on: April 18, 2011, 12:21:45 AM »
Iris acutiloba, stupendous !!!
I think of the joy my silly Iris suaveolens types give me, and Wim, you must have a permanent grin on your face!

How tall is that?
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« Reply #86 on: April 18, 2011, 01:05:21 AM »
Quote from: RickR on April 18, 2011, 12:21:45 AM
Iris acutiloba, stupendous !!!
I think of the joy my silly Iris suaveolens types give me, and Wim, you must have a permanent grin on your face!

How tall is that?

I laugh a lot, that's a fact, but it's not always because of the plants I grow!  Grin Grin Wink

It's only 12 cm tall (flower included).
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« Reply #87 on: April 18, 2011, 12:48:38 PM »
All lovely Wim--the clump of attica is fantastic Smiley
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« Reply #88 on: April 18, 2011, 08:01:35 PM »
Very nice, Wim - especially Iris acutiloba.  Shocked Shocked
Iris attica is one of those confusing ones that comes in both yellow and purple (I have the latter):
http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/GardenBeardedIrises
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« Reply #89 on: April 19, 2011, 03:57:52 PM »
We had a talk about Iris attica and relatives at the International meeting...they come in more than just yellow and blue!  Wish I could grow these juno and oncos.  heck, I'm lucky I can get reticulata to come back each year.

Speaking of, my Kathleen Hodgkin opened yesterday.

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