Bonnie's Bloomers a.k.a. Fellowship of the Garden in the Irises forum

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Lestv

Mar 26, 2019 2:33 PM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Elsa - if you want an MDB that doesn't seem to know it is suppose to be an MDB then I suggest Pokemon.

Bonnie - any special soil mix in your pots? I think that Dragonet, Boink and Tiny Beacon are languishing in the ground and really don't want to lose them. I have a few MTB's too that diminish over time in the ground. Maybe they need more summer shade.

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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grannysgarden

Mar 26, 2019 4:57 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone

Actually soil that you use in pots should be made to soak up water. Since they drain quickly, even when it rains for two weeks straight, they don't need a lot of sand. They are never in standing water. Then in really dry hot weather I sit them in rows along the irises in order to get soaked from the sprinklers.

You will have to weed pots as well as the regular garden beds.

I recommend the lightest color pots you can find. NOT the black ones. The sun will cook the roots and the iris will not thrive unless you put them in some sort of area to contain them and bury the pots in mulch. That method may keep the pots cool but it may keep the iris too moist.

Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?

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AndreaD

Mar 26, 2019 5:19 PM CST

Los Altos, CA (Zone 9b)

Good advice re pots, Bonnie.

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Altheabyanothername

Mar 26, 2019 6:44 PM CST

Name: Sharon Rose
Grapevine, TX (Zone 8a)
Grace of the Lord Jesus be with all

Bonnie for the acorn!

May the remainder of the month find everyone worry free!

One to take to heart....1 John 4 ..............................................Where there is smoke...there is fire...in most cases the smoke will kill you long before the fire consumes you. Beware of smoke screens! Freedom is not free and when those who have not paid the price or made the sacrifice...think that only they are right and entitled to speak...they bring us tryanny.

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GreenIris

Mar 26, 2019 9:07 PM CST

Name: Elsa
Las Cruces, New Mexico (Zone 8a)

Thank you Bonnie and Leslie for the recommendations. I am off to search😀

If you think there is no more beauty left in the world...Plant a garden!!!

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Lestv

Mar 27, 2019 9:36 AM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Well, they will be right in there with the rest of my pot ghetto for the moment. I will get some nice decorative pots to put them in since next May the AIS Eastern Region meeting will be held in Raleigh and my garden is suppose to be on the garden tour. Got to get all the other ghetto pots into the ground this spring/summer.

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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grannysgarden

Mar 27, 2019 11:18 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone

Good luck with all your garden chores, Leslie. Wish I were on one of the tour buses.

MDB Early Sunshine, reg. 1954 by Vivian Grapes

Miniature Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Early Sunshine')
Uploaded by grannysgarden

Miniature Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Early Sunshine')
Uploaded by grannysgarden

This little bloom is about the size of a quarter..... maybe a little bit bigger. This is its first year in my garden. It is bright and cheerful. I received one rhizome and it has enough increases that there are six more bloom stalks on it. From earth to top of bloom about five inches.

Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?

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Lestv

Mar 27, 2019 12:13 PM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

And I wish you were standing beside me when the bus arrives.

Six stalks already! That is one happy tiny!

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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IrisLilli

Mar 27, 2019 12:13 PM CST

Name: Lilli
Lundby, Denmark, EU

What a bright little cutie!

Of course I talk to myself; sometimes I need expert advice!

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William

Mar 27, 2019 12:18 PM CST

Sweden

I agree with Leslie, that indeed seems like a very generous bloom for a new rhizome, so it must be very happy.

I love yellow in spring, so I'm happy too!!!

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evelyninthegarden

Mar 27, 2019 12:25 PM CST

Name: Evelyn
Sierra foothills, Northern CA (Zone 8a)

grannysgarden said:Good luck with all your garden chores, Leslie. Wish I were on one of the tour buses.

MDB Early Sunshine, reg. 1954 by Vivian Grapes

Miniature Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Early Sunshine')
Uploaded by grannysgarden
Miniature Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Early Sunshine')
Uploaded by grannysgarden

This little bloom is about the size of a quarter..... maybe a little bit bigger. This is its first year in my garden. It is bright and cheerful. I received one rhizome and it has enough increases that there are six more bloom stalks on it. From earth to top of bloom about five inches.

Bonnie ~ It is always nice to see a bright sunny yellow in early spring. Very pretty!

"Luck favors the prepared mind." - Thomas Jefferson

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Altheabyanothername

Mar 27, 2019 1:24 PM CST

Name: Sharon Rose
Grapevine, TX (Zone 8a)
Grace of the Lord Jesus be with all

what a wonderful cute yellow. Simply wonderful iris.

May everyone have time to enjoy the little things in life!

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touchofsky

Mar 27, 2019 1:27 PM CST

Name: Valerie
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4a)

What a sweet, wee little iris! Just perfect.

Touch_of_sky on the LA
Canada Zone 5a

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BlueFlagFan

Mar 27, 2019 6:17 PM CST

Name: Scott
Elburn, IL (Zone 5b)

Bonnie's bloom season has begun!

Thanks for sharing; looking forward to the show!

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” --John Muir (1838-1914)

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evelyninthegarden

Mar 27, 2019 6:21 PM CST

Name: Evelyn
Sierra foothills, Northern CA (Zone 8a)

BlueFlagFan said: Bonnie's bloom season has begun!

Thanks for sharing; looking forward to the show!

Bonnie ~

and

for taking the time to share your pictures with us.

"Luck favors the prepared mind." - Thomas Jefferson

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grannysgarden

Mar 27, 2019 6:36 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone

I am so glad to have bloom stalks forming, Scott. After monsoon rains for over a month last summer with humidity never dropping out of the 90's I thought this would be a recovery year. I may not have as many bloom as in years past but I am grateful for what i do have.

SDB Drambuie, A. & D. Willott, 1984.

first blooms in the sun.....

blooms under cloud cover....

I love Willott irises. Anthony Willott has been gone for a time now and Dorothy is in very declining health so there will be no more irises from them unless introduced by someone else.

If you grow any by the Willotts take care not to lose them.

Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?

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grannysgarden

Mar 27, 2019 6:38 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone

Evelyn.

Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?

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BlueFlagFan

Mar 27, 2019 6:47 PM CST

Name: Scott
Elburn, IL (Zone 5b)

Bonnie, hoping for a good season for you despite the wet weather. I love the sun photos of Drambuie... show off the great copper/brown color. At our club's sale last year, I picked up Willott's IB 'Exotic Artistry'. I hope it blooms true to name.

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” --John Muir (1838-1914)

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touchofsky

Mar 27, 2019 8:15 PM CST

Name: Valerie
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4a)