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need to cover iris for freezing weather?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Debra B Apr 22, 2009.

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Debra B replied to Tiffany R's discussion 'need to cover iris for freezing weather?'

I planted iris bulbs/tubers that a friend gave me and they came up just fine the following spring without being covered.

Apr 22, 2009

Shelly Marsh left a comment for Tiffany R

Hi Tiffany, Welcome to The Savvygardener Community! It looks as if you have jumped right in :) I hope you will continue to contribute questions and answers. There is always something new to learn. One of the many things I love about…

Mar 31, 2009

Tiffany R replied to Jo's discussion 'looking for reblooming iris'

I forgot to add actual places! Comanche Acres is a local iris farm--it is so fun to go up there in the blooming season! http://www.comancheacresiris.com/ I have also used Schreiner's mail order http://www.schreinersgardens.com and have been…

Mar 27, 2009

Kevin Marsh replied to Tiffany R's discussion 'need to cover iris for freezing weather?'

Buds and blooms are at risk for damage this weekend. If it gets really cold the foliage could get burnt edges. Ultimately the plant itself will be fine.

Mar 27, 2009

Tiffany R replied to Linda G.'s discussion 'Roses'

My mom has a New Dawn I tracked down about 10-15 years ago. She built a huge trellis (at least 20 ft high, maybe 16 ft long?) on the south side of the house so it gets full sun all day and is pretty protected. It has fully covered the trellis and…

Mar 27, 2009

need to cover iris for freezing weather?

Hello! I just checked the tables online and am not sure if I need to cover my iris (just planted last fall--not sure if they are "established" yet) over the next couple days? What's your experience? Thanks!

Discussion posted by Tiffany R Mar 26, 2009

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Tiffany R replied to Jo's discussion 'looking for reblooming iris'

My sister had huge, prolific stands of "Immortality" at her old house--these also reliably repeated even in partial shade. I have had some luck with "Champagne Elegance" as well.

Mar 26, 2009

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At 5:23pm on March 31, 2009, Shelly Marsh said…: Hi Tiffany,

Welcome to The Savvygardener Community! It looks as if you have jumped right in :) I hope you will continue to contribute questions and answers. There is always something new to learn. One of the many things I love about gardening.

Shelly