Just take a look at Iris City Garden website, they have some beautiful Iris, do you know how to do online order ? Also when will be the best time to plan Iris and when do the Seller normally send us the Irises ?

Thank you friends !!!

We plant in July, but I think people with the Texas heat wait until mid to late august.

I've ordered from them in the past, and received nice, correctly name rhizomes. Depending on the grower, orders generally open anytime from mid-January to June, with some carrying on into fall. Many of us order the moment a grower opens to ensure we get the iris we want before they sell out. The growers usually offer a window of time when they send. It's usually July and August,with some being in September (or later). The AIS website has a lot of good information on growing and culture.
All growers will have instructions on their websites (if they have one). If you have doubts about how to place an order, most will answer an email to help you out. Some still do business by mail only.

I usually receive the Iris in July and August. Since it's so hot here in those months I pot them up and (try to) plant them in the fall.

everyone !!!

Phillipb2 said: Since it's so hot here in those months I pot them up and (try to) plant them in the fall.

Way too hot to plant anything in Summer.

That's what I do too. I have better control over the water when they're in pots. By mid September, they've got some good roots,and are happy to be put in the ground. The soil is still warm, but the days are shorter,and water requirements aren't quite so challenging.

Iris City is a good vendor, I've bought from them for years. Greg & Marcy will do their best to please you. I generally send them an e-mail, with my "list", they will reply with an amount, and then I send a check / money order / CC number....whatever you are comfortable with. They will then, on receipt, respond with a 'range of dates' when they will ship, and you pick the time from that.

Yes, I agree. I have bought many Iris rhizomes from Iris City Gardens (and have quite of few of theirs on my Wish List) and I'm very pleased with their quality and good customer service.
BTW - I never understood why vendors have to ship Iris so late in the season. I much prefer to plant my Iris rhizomes in the Spring - and last year, that's just what I did. The Heat of August and September really get me ole' bones aching and my ole' heart out of breath !

Alan, I like to plant mine in June. That is usually after the bloom season in most places and just when they are going dormant for the hottest months. I plant them and they get started with new leaves and then go dormant in a month. I get more blooms the first season when I plant in June. They also get a good root system established before winter sets in.

grannysgarden said:Alan, I like to plant mine in June. That is usually after the bloom season in most places and just when they are going dormant for the hottest months. I plant them and they get started with new leaves and then go dormant in a month. I get more blooms the first season when I plant in June. They also get a good root system established before winter sets in.

Yes, I agree, Bonnie. My problem always was trying to find a vendor that would ship you rhizomes in May/Early June. Most will not, so I turned to Ebay and did find vendors who
were selling and shipping rhizomes at that time of year. Worked great for me, and I got
some really good rhizomes that should bloom well for me this year.

I ordered from Iris City last year. I faxed my order with debit card info. The rhizomes were very nice and the bonus was one that wasn't listed, but was a rebloomer like most of the others I had ordered.

AlanJ said:

Yes, I agree, Bonnie. My problem always was trying to find a vendor that would ship you rhizomes in May/Early June. Most will not, so I turned to Ebay and did find vendors who
were selling and shipping rhizomes at that time of year. Worked great for me, and I got
some really good rhizomes that should bloom well for me this year.

If you order early in the year.....this place *spring ships*.....good place to do business, as well.
http://www.cynthiasirisgarden....

crowrita1 said:

If you order early in the year.....this place *spring ships*.....good place to do business, as well.
http://www.cynthiasirisgarden....

Thanks, Arlyn - I checked out Cynthia's Iris Garden, and they have a nice selection of Historics.
I think I will place an Order with them. Thank you again for the heads up!

They will ship in the Spring Arlyn ? that is so cool...... Thank you !!!

If you order early enough !! Ask her first, as a lot depends on "how early" spring is in HER garden, too !

Irises are still growing in the spring. they are dormant in July so are planted then. why plant when they are trying to grow?

I don't like digging before they bloom. I don't want to miss any bloom stems.

Isn't conventional wisdom to wait at least 6 weeks after bloom to dig? I would imagine many of the growers wait until 6 weeks after the late ones to simplify things. Our club digs in early-mid July.

irisarian said:Irises are still growing in the spring. they are dormant in July so are planted then. why plant when they are trying to grow?

Ok, so won't they continue to grow after they are dug up and replanted ? I don't understand this
whole dormant vs. growing argument. My Iris that I planted in the spring had the entire spring and summer to grow and looked marvelous by Fall and now this year they are even larger and better and I'm sure they will bloom magnificently. So I am delighted that there are a few vendors
that will ship in the Spring.