Last year, as I’ve mentioned before, I didn’t have much luck with my irises.
They sent up shoots, but there were no flowers.
This year …

9 September 2015
… Yes that’s right —
there was one lone iris in amongst all the green shoots.
(tales from the birdgirl)
Last year, as I’ve mentioned before, I didn’t have much luck with my irises.
They sent up shoots, but there were no flowers.
This year …
… Yes that’s right —
there was one lone iris in amongst all the green shoots.
One is better than none, and it’s a fine specimen. Quality not quantity, eh?
Absolutely! And hopefully there will be more next year … 🙂
It’s all the more beautiful for being the only one. You might try spreading a little bonemeal around or some other organic fertilizer – it might increase the blooms.
Thanks, Eliza! I’ll try that. Should I do that now, while the plant is yellowing and dying back, or during its dormant phase?
You can use organics any time as they won’t burn and take a while to work down to the roots. I’d do right away to get a jump on next season. Mulching might help retain moisture and keep a more even temperature at the root zone, not to mention reducing competition from weeds.
Thanks, Eliza 🙂