Melanie's Garden in the Irises forum

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MelanieShebalin

Oct 8, 2020 10:24 AM CST

Thread OP

I've had to downsize to only 50 in my retirement garden here in Chapel Hill, NC, but think I can squeeze in 50 more!

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evelyninthegarden

Oct 8, 2020 12:07 PM CST

Name: Evelyn
Sierra foothills, Northern CA (Zone 8a)

MelanieShebalin said:I've had to downsize to only 50 in my retirement garden here in Chapel Hill, NC, but think I can squeeze in 50 more!

Melanie ~

to the Iris Forum!

You will fit right in here. As many (or most) of us have more than our allotted space.

How long have you been growing them and which ones are your favorites?

"Luck favors the prepared mind." - Thomas Jefferson

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shizen

Oct 8, 2020 12:58 PM CST

Name: daphne
san diego county, ca (Zone 10a)

melanie! there's always room for one more in the garden

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Totally_Amazing

Oct 8, 2020 4:10 PM CST

Name: Robin
Melbourne, Australia (Zone 10b)

Melanie

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lauriemorningglory

Oct 9, 2020 5:34 PM CST

Name: Laurie
southeast Nebraska (Zone 5b)

Melanie. How many iris did you use to have? What are some of the favorites that you saved? Some day we may all have to make those decisions!

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Australis

Oct 11, 2020 5:10 PM CST

Plants SuperMod

Name: Joshua
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Zone 10a)
Köppen Climate Zone Cfb

Melanie!

Plant Authorities: Catalogue of Life (Species) --- International Cultivar Registration Authorities (Cultivars) --- RHS Orchid Register --- RHS Lilium Register
My Notes: Orchid Genera HTML PDF Excel --- Lilium Traits HTML PDF --- Lilium Species Crosses HTML PDF Excel --- Lilium Species Diagram
The current profile image is that of Iris 'Volcanic Glow'.

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crowrita1

Oct 12, 2020 5:48 AM CST

Name: Arlyn
Whiteside County, Illinois (Zone 5a)

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janwax

Oct 12, 2020 4:33 PM CST

Name: Jan Wax
Mendocino County, N. CA (Zone 9a)
I'm a semi-retired studio potter.

Melanie!

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BlueFlagFan

Oct 12, 2020 6:48 PM CST

Name: Scott
Elburn, IL (Zone 5b)

Welcome to the forum, Melanie!

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” --John Muir (1838-1914)

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Lestv

Oct 12, 2020 7:56 PM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Chapel Hill you say? Well hello neighbor! I work in CH and live in Durham.
It is amazing how a few can become many (as in from 20 plus to several hundred plus....

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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KyDeltaD

Oct 13, 2020 12:23 PM CST

Name: Derylin
Louisville ,Kentucky (Zone 6b)

welcome to the forum,Melanie!

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MelanieShebalin

Oct 13, 2020 1:55 PM CST

Thread OP

I have probably grown more than 500 irises between four gardens in Virginia and one in Monterey. Now in NC I'd like to have 75+ but it will be a challenge. The most at one time - probably 100. Faves: COLETTE, CLOUD BALLET, CONCERTINA (I), VICTORIA FALLS, all the pinks are pretty. Oh yes, and the yellows and purples! If I could only have one I guess it would be HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS. Hope I never have to make that pick