Better Late Than Never.... in the Irises forum

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LizinElizabeth

May 26, 2019 7:12 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Liz Best
Columbiana Alabama (Zone 8a)

I finally have a few blooms!!!! Winter in CO was incredibly LLLLLOOOOONNNNGGGGG this year, think it's finally moved on now though after 10" of snow and just below freezing temps Monday and Tuesday. Got some weeding done yesterday and look what I found!

SDB Cherry Garden

AB Jewel of Omar

SDB Dragon Flamedart

SDB Blend of Blue

SDB Pinkster

AB Ulalena

SDB Blueberry Tart

LizB

| @LizinElizabeth | Post #1982929 (1)

Last edited by LizinElizabeth May 26, 2019 7:20 AM

grannysgarden

May 26, 2019 7:28 AM CST

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

I really hope winter is behind you for this year.

What beautiful blooms were waiting for you.

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?

| @grannysgarden | Post #1982939 (2)

Snork

May 26, 2019 7:33 AM CST

Name: Pam
Pennsylvania

Nice start!

| @Snork | Post #1982944 (3)

Lestv

May 26, 2019 8:34 AM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Nice! You have some really nice little AB's.

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

| @Lestv | Post #1982992 (4)

tveguy3

May 26, 2019 8:40 AM CST

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

Nice bunch to begin your season!

Politicians are like diapers, they need to be changed often, and for the same reason.

| @tveguy3 | Post #1982998 (5)

evelyninthegarden

May 26, 2019 8:52 AM CST

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

Liz ~ Very pretty, and yes, it is a nice start for your season.

"Luck favors the prepared mind." - Thomas Jefferson

| @evelyninthegarden | Post #1983009 (6)

crowrita1

May 26, 2019 9:28 AM CST

Name: Arlyn
Whiteside County, Illinois (Zone 5a)

| @crowrita1 | Post #1983031 (7)

LizinElizabeth

May 26, 2019 4:54 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Liz Best
Columbiana Alabama (Zone 8a)

A few more blooming today:

SDB Spring Into Summer

SDB Open Your Eyes

SDB Abuzz With Charm

MDB Microwave

This is supposed to be TB Irish Moss—don't think so!

SDB Moss Spot

SDB Doxie Doodles

SDB Canine Caper

LizB

| @LizinElizabeth | Post #1983365 (8)

iciris

May 26, 2019 5:21 PM CST

Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)

Beautiful irises Liz!

• “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous

| @iciris | Post #1983395 (9)

lovemyhouse

May 26, 2019 5:30 PM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

How fun!

So I had to go look at Irish Moss to see what it SHOULD look like. Sure is a pretty one. That yellow is okay, but, you are right--it is DEFINITELY not Irish Moss.

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

| @lovemyhouse | Post #1983402 (10)

Totally_Amazing

May 26, 2019 7:13 PM CST

Name: Robin
Melbourne, Australia (Zone 10b)

| @Totally_Amazing | Post #1983507 (11)

LizinElizabeth

May 26, 2019 9:18 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Liz Best
Columbiana Alabama (Zone 8a)

Yeah, I didn't have to be a iris expert to realize that was a mis-id without even looking it up! First off the color combo is actually quite pretty IRL but I wouldn't have ordered it. Then I looked at the name are thought—no WAY would THIS iris have THAT name....I'll contact the seller and see if she can give me the right name and hopefully get the correct rhizome out to me this year.

LizB

| @LizinElizabeth | Post #1983606 (12)

evelyninthegarden

May 26, 2019 11:00 PM CST

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

iciris said:Beautiful irises Liz!

"Luck favors the prepared mind." - Thomas Jefferson

| @evelyninthegarden | Post #1983656 (13)

lovemyhouse

May 28, 2019 5:27 PM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

Liz, I knew you had that figured out

, I was just being nosy to see what it should have been.

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

| @lovemyhouse | Post #1985107 (14)

Polymerous

May 31, 2019 3:42 PM CST

Name: Marilyn, aka "Poly"
South San Francisco Bay Area (Zone 9b)
"The mountains are calling..."

I'm glad that you are finally getting to enjoy blooms, but just now?! That was a horrendously long winter, alright! May I ask what elevation you are at?

Evaluating an iris seedling, hopefully for rebloom

| @Polymerous | Post #1987559 (15)

shizen

May 31, 2019 3:56 PM CST

Name: daphne
san diego county, ca (Zone 10a)

great beginnings, liz.

| @shizen | Post #1987567 (16)

petruske

May 31, 2019 4:11 PM CST

Name: Sue Petruske
Wisconsin (Zone 5a)

Any day now my tall bearded iris's should start to open. The dwarf are reaching the end of their bloom season. The first week in June is normal for TB's here in zone 5b.

| @petruske | Post #1987577 (17)

shizen

Jun 1, 2019 12:38 AM CST

Name: daphne
san diego county, ca (Zone 10a)

looking forward to your posts, sue.

| @shizen | Post #1987856 (18)

LizinElizabeth

Jun 1, 2019 8:07 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Liz Best
Columbiana Alabama (Zone 8a)

Polymerous said:I'm glad that you are finally getting to enjoy blooms, but just now?! That was a horrendously long winter, alright! May I ask what elevation you are at?

We're around 6700', the northeastern reach of the Palmer Divide. The elevation and the fact that we're in a more rural area without large housing and commercial areas keeps the temps between 5-10 degrees cooler than the surrounding bigger towns.

LizB

| @LizinElizabeth | Post #1988055 (19)

evelyninthegarden

Jun 1, 2019 12:56 PM CST

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