Never saw you posted John, Lucy, and Sherry. I will take great note this season then.
They're doing just great. I did toss one today due to rot, but it was one of my tiny rhizomes from a old mother. It was inevitable I think.
They're exposed to light most the day thru sunset. There's gonna be some partial shade for them ones the huge oak leaves up again, but too much shade shouldn't be an issue. They're doing exceptionally well I think. All my late iris sister buys are finally showing slow, but decent increas. A lot of the eyes or babies are leafing out now. They were really prepped pots very very good drainage. Also, rain drops from branches seemed to perfectly land on some pots. The only issue is we had over 12 inches of rain in a few days and the soil really settled. I mean REALLY settled, which brings me to my next question.
Should I just sprinkle more mix(soil) over my rhizomes? A good amount of newer ones have gained roots on increases and I can see some reaching literally to the sky or coiling over the baby rhizomes.
One thing for sure is I need to master the planting depth. I just always fear covering the babies or burying them and rotting them out. I try the 1/3 rhizome exposed, but always end up adding more dirt.
