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Post by beanie on May 13, 2008 8:57:32 GMT
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Post by owdboggy on May 13, 2008 10:00:43 GMT
Been there, done that. Dug it up and replanted and watched it never flower again!
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Post by Jasmine on May 13, 2008 17:05:14 GMT
They say some things thrive on neglect beanie - good luck with them now!!  |
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Post by Auricula on May 13, 2008 18:10:06 GMT
As ye sow so shall ye reap.....not!! ;D ;D
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Post by Plocket on May 13, 2008 18:55:21 GMT
That is the Law of Sod Beanie! Perhaps I should try the same with my brown iris that has never flowered! ;D
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Post by beanie on May 14, 2008 7:37:33 GMT
I was going to pot it up, but maybe I'll just leave it in the corner, at least I'll have the flowers for one year
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Post by Weeterrier on May 14, 2008 7:53:45 GMT
I have trouble with Irises too, despite them being planted as recommended. Though I had one flower once.
Yet, when I worked in the Waled Garden, the same variety, planted in disgusting sodden rubbishy soil, flowered their hearts out.
Ain't nature strange?
There are so many luscious varieties, I would buy more if I could learn the secret of growing them.
Maybe this year?
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Post by Amo on May 14, 2008 19:30:29 GMT
You've got to either drown them or cook them I believe with just enough soil to stop them falling over. Perhaps a neglected empty planter is a good substitute for poor missing soil!! ;D
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Post by Weeterrier on May 14, 2008 22:21:08 GMT
Well, maybe it isn't hot enough up here to cook them, so I might try the drowning.  |
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Post by Rosefriend on May 15, 2008 6:19:48 GMT
Mine are coming through this year again - I didn't have them for years because they obviously didn't want to be part of my garden. The new Iris varieties are magnificent as well - perhaps I should have another go.
RF
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Post by JennyWrenn on May 16, 2008 5:39:40 GMT
I just love Iris - one of my fav flowers - I have lots of them in my garden - all stringy leaves, never flower, keep meaning to dig them up - I think I may plant them in a container as they may not like my clay soil  |
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Post by Amo on May 16, 2008 7:17:37 GMT
The ones at Wisley were on patches of almost gravel and you could see most of the rhizome.
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Post by beanie on May 16, 2008 8:12:17 GMT
on a similar theme, I grew geranium madernese from seed brought them on and planted them in sheltered spots in the borders ALL DEAD  . while I was in work yesterday I saw the spare one that I planted on a grotty bank next to the railway track. FLOWERING IT'S HEAD OFF  the only upside to this is that i will have free seed to try again |
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Post by beanie on May 24, 2008 17:30:50 GMT
after a 3yr wait here is the longed for tangerine iris  |
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Post by Mr Grinch on May 24, 2008 19:57:07 GMT
I felt the same with my Lupins ! Great flowers at last only for them to be blown down today by the wind ! Pissed me off some what  G |
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Post by Weeterrier on May 24, 2008 21:43:09 GMT
I've written this elsewhere I think. But after my last post, I was amazed to see that two of my irises had flowerstems, each with three fat buds. I was thrilled. On my next journey down the garden path, carrying a big bag of compost, I knocked one of the stems totally off. Ah well, there is always next year. Well done Beanie with your success. ;D |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2008 7:46:18 GMT
I have my irises in pots, I divided them all last year and moved some, knowing that I wouldnt get any flowers this year but......   and theres some more to flower, feeling very lucky ;D |
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Post by Weeterrier on May 26, 2008 8:33:12 GMT
Well done, good to see some successes. ;D
They are just gorgeous, aren't they? When I look through catalogues, my mouth waters are some of the sumptuous colours available.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2008 15:21:06 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2008 16:38:58 GMT
I tried for a couple of years to get one particular iris to flower - never had trouble with any others. Now that we have moved next door, I can see this beautiful iris flowering its socks off in my old garden. It has white standards edged with purple and deep purple falls. I wonder if my neighbour would be willing to part with a piece? |
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Post by Weeterrier on Jun 23, 2008 17:40:19 GMT
You could always sneak over under cover of darkness  |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jun 23, 2008 17:41:42 GMT
Naughty Wee! Just what I was thinking actually! ;D
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Post by Chuckles on Jun 23, 2008 18:05:28 GMT
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Post by Weeterrier on Jun 24, 2008 17:07:48 GMT
Ah, a lady with a devious but very astute way of thinking. Or you could still steal a bit. ;D |
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Post by Missredhead on Jun 24, 2008 21:41:37 GMT
or you could just ask... ;D
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Post by Weeterrier on Jun 25, 2008 8:17:45 GMT
Stealing is more fun  |
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Post by nightowl on Jun 25, 2008 8:33:01 GMT
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Post by Weeterrier on Jun 26, 2008 14:10:11 GMT
See, honesty isn't the best policy ALL the time.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2008 19:33:59 GMT
:oStealing is definitely out - it would give me a guilt complex for years. I did see that our local railway station has been nicely planted with pink hebes though and thoughts of cuttings crossed my mind |
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Post by Weeterrier on Jun 26, 2008 21:36:11 GMT
I was joking about the stealing  Not only would I feel guilty, I would expect the plant to die, as punishment. ;D Now, a cutting is altogether different, because that really helps a Hebe to stay in good shape. So, most certainly, a good deed. |
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. while I was in work yesterday I saw the spare one that I planted on a grotty bank next to the railway track. FLOWERING IT'S HEAD OFF 
the only upside to this is that i will have free seed to try again
has an open-plan garden and I've been watching some baby self-seed irises growing for a couple of years now. 
He's grubbed them up as weeds!!! 
