Posted on May 13, 2017 5:47 AMMay 12, 2017 This post is a continuing account of the irises blooming this year in Indiana. All photos are my own from my own gardens, and they represent either success or failure of certain irises during this very unusual year of weather. It is a partial record of what bloomed, when it bloomed and in some cases did not bloom at all. For anyone (and myself) who wants or cares to refer to Part One of this venture I've placed a link here for easy access. Or simply scroll past this entry and part one begins.
IRISES IN INDIANA-PART ONE
Today I mowed so there was little time for gardening or irises. But I did notice there are several Tall Bearded Iris showing color in the buds, and two have even bloomed so far. Jesse's Song (Bryce Williamson, 1979-83), and Splashacata both opened at the start of this week so I did manage a few pictures. Hopefully the weather will hold in the coming week for more blooms and pictures. Meanwhile here are some little ones which bloomed this past week.
Tweety Bird, Paul Black, 1991/92: Wise MDB, Thomas Johnson 2000-01: Zooboomafoo, Paul Black, 2007
And then there were the first of the larger ones to open during this week of storms and turmoil. Pictured from left to right below are, Jesse's Song TB, Red Zinger IB from Paul Black and Splashacata a TB from Rick Tasco.
Saturday, May 13, 2017: And today was another uneventful day in the gardens except for pulling a few weeds. It was (is) breezy so I didn't get many pictures that were acceptable. Of the few I got I have posted below. I did another shot of Stroke Of Brilliance pictured below left. I am amazed at the brilliance of this little iris. Next to it is Wish Upon A Star hybridized by Thomas Johnson. And third from left is Cub Cadet also from Tom Johnson, 2006.
Sunday, May 14, 2014 Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful Moms, Grand-moms and Great Grand-moms out there. We owe a great debt of gratitude and Thanksgiving to all of you for all the things you do without fail. And I might ask, "Where would we be without YOU?"
Monday, May 15, 2017 Today opened for me at 6:00 AM with my neighbor disking a field across the road. The wind was blowing from the NNE at about 10+ mph. so that means no photography this morning. I had noticed looking around while doing morning chores that several Tall Bearded irises had opened, but there was just too much wind to take pictures. Among those that opened today were Happenstance, Cross Current, Golden Panther, Celebration Song, Crowned Heads, Mulberry Echo and Imprimis. There are most likely others in beds away from the house that I did not check today. The sunlight is up at 11:30 AM in blistering, blinding form so I will scrub pictures for today. There is too much sun and wind! I will post three from the week-end into the blog just for the record. Below are Bundle of Love from Paul Black, BB, 2007, Londonderry from Keith Keppel, IB, 1995-96, and Jesse's Song, Bryce Williamson, 1979/83.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Another day with high winds and blazing sun. My strategy was to get a few pictures early this morning before the onset of blistering sun and high winds began. I had already taken some photos last evening, May 15, 2017 in low light conditions. I thought it fitting to post what was fairly good in my blog for the record if nothing else. Below are some results. The first three are Cross Current by Keith Keppel, TB, 1994-1995.
Continuing on I took some random close ups in calm, low light conditions. The following are some of these.
The first above is Everything Plus, O. D. Niswonger, Second is Happenstance, Keith Keppel, and 3rd is Jesse's Song in early morning light today, It is a favorite, very dependable iris from Bryce Williamson, 1979/83. (Also shown above on this page in overcast conditions)
Then we have below two random shots of iris beds on either side of Mulberry Echo, TB, William Maryott, 1997. Wind was a major factor today, and sunlight was intense and very warm (86F @6:pm). Heat & humidity alone seem to make the blooms droopy.
Continuing on a daily basis during the iris season.
