irisarian said:We have bought loose irises at the local garden center. Same kind of crap shoot especially bought in the fall for this area. I suggested since they are a center that they at least sell them potted. Answer: that is the way they come here. yuck!
Pshh!!! That would be my LAST visit to that place!!
And I agree the bags is a terrible way to buy iris'. Did I say it was against my better judgement? I really was a spur of the moment thing caught up in the fancy pictures and the word "reblooming". Sometimes I just get in these moods that I buy thing I normally would not even consider....then buyers regret sets in.... Normally would only buy them potted. And the rest of my collection has been bought in pots at $4 each
All make very good points and I think the one about 50/50 survival equaling twice the price is what will make me pause next time. Indeed not worth it then.
