OT First iris blooms and others

7 years ago

I am actually ahead with my first iris bloom, but already a week behind my first daylily bloom, both compared with last year. I am not expecting a great bloom year on either secondary to the drought we have experienced and the "yo-yo" weather.

Batik

I have to look this one up as I don't remember, but my husband likes it.

Tom Black: first time I have had three open the first day:

Of course the Knock out roses are blooming.

This rose, Cardinal de Richelieu, probably does not bloom as it would in a cooler climate, but I love the purple blooms and it is a once bloomer.

Mrs. B. R. Cant: a favorite:

Polka:

The clematis are beginning to bloom now:

Josephine...not as pink or pretty as normal:

The snowball trees...can't call them bushes:

Ans so even though the late freeze ruined the too early bloom season with Dutch iris, Bridal Wreath Spirea and Azaleas, there is some bloom around again.

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Nancy 6b

7 years ago

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Very pretty! I really like Tom Black, & your roses are lovely. My iris are really popping! Not surprised about the sdbs, but tall bearded iris are showing up reall early and fast. I have about 2 dozen tall beardeds blooming, a couple last week, but most yesterday. A lot more I expect to be open today, but been raining so I haven't been outside.

Circus Circus

Tried to post a few more, but my computer isn't cooperating today. I can enjoy your photos though!

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Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
7 years ago
I haven't had time to do the forums much as I'm immersed in refreshing, fertilizing dividing or root pruning all my daylily pots. BUT I had to stop and make a comment on your post. Everything is so beautiful. I really like the Cardinal Rich. rose, although I was never much of an OGR fan when I was growing lots of roses it is lovely and the color is fantastic....What really caught my eye was your Batik Iris. A few years ago I saw one in bloom at a nursery and fell in love. For various reasons I didn't buy it then. Last year I couldn't stand it and ordered it in fall and potted it up. Because you can never just buy one of any plant I bought another Iris variety (Hollywood Nights) at the same time and also potted it up. Hollywood Nights surprised me by not only surviving outside in its small pot, but by blooming as we speak. Batik is alive but no signs of blooming. Since I'm a newbie to Iris, can you tell me if there is a blooms season to Iris like there is daylilies? Has Batik been a shy bloomer for you?..........Maryl
sherrygirl zone5 N il
7 years ago
Just lovely Kay! It's nice to see your season getting underway. I believe I have Batik iris is my yard, I will have to show a pick later when they bloom. I love your roses! I don't grow roses anymore so I'm enjoying yours. The daffodils are doing their thing here. .
Sherry
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7 years ago
Maryl, Batik did not bloom the first year I planted it. Yes, usually my iris are just about finished blooming when the daylilies start getting in full swing. I was told and it proved true in my garden that if 2/3 of the iris bloom the first year you are doing well. They will bloom, count on it other than a rarity. The season here is shorter than the daylily season, but iris are so beautiful and they last more than a day. Also, you can use them in bouquets.

Your daffs are pretty Sherry. they are long past here. Always, they give the first taste of spring and let you know more blooms are on the way.
hoosier_nan (IN z5b/6a)
7 years ago
Beautiful flowers! I especially love Cardinal de Richelieu and Mrs. B. R. Cant.
Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
7 years ago
Thanks Kay for the information on Iris. I really know very little about Iris, so welcome your input. I'll look for Batik to bloom next year then. Apparently just got lucky with the other one (Hollywood Nights). It has about 5 deep purple blooms on it now......I like your Dafs too Sherry. I really like the bright yellow color. I have one I planted 6 thousand years ago in a patch of ground cover, and although all my other dafs are long gone, this white smaller flowered one is blooming now. Nice surprise for this late in my daf season..........Maryl
Julia WV (6b)
7 years ago
Very pretty Iris Kay. I have Clematis Josephine here and it always shows well. Daffs have started here. Tulips will be blooming shortly even with the ratty foliage.
mantis__oh
7 years ago
I think it's Paul Black. Yes, the yo-yo weather, as you aptly describe it, leaves a lot of question marks about the quality of bloom. But you have some nice things. I especially like the roses.
Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
7 years ago
I like that Circus Circus Iris too. As I said my experience with Iris is limited to my old Iris Pallida Variegata, so haven't seen many of the newer varieties. I like the stripped falls on Circus Circus in particular..........Maryl