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eclayne

Jun 18, 2015 5:06 PM CST

Plants Admin Emeritus

Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)

Siberian Iris (Iris 'China Spring') which started blooming May 23 and "more or less" finished on June 6 has intermittently bloomed since. This photo, taken today, shows 5 new bloom stalks! Is this normal for CS?

The bent bloom was knocked down by rain and I tucked it into the clump so it would show.

Evan

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Zencat

Jun 19, 2015 10:04 AM CST

Name: Celia
West Valley City, Utah (Zone 7a)

I tuck, too.

I am curious, as well.

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gemini_sage

Jun 19, 2015 12:33 PM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

I don't grow China Spring, so don't know if that is normal for it or not, but it sure looks like a tall one! How tall is it?

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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eclayne

Jun 19, 2015 1:17 PM CST

Plants Admin Emeritus

Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)

Registered height is 40 inches Neal. That sounds about right but I'll measure it tonight. It's nice and upright where I have it.

Evan

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gemini_sage

Jun 19, 2015 2:35 PM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

That is a tall one! I really like the form on CS, it differs somehow from other Sibs- reminds me of butterflies.

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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eclayne

Jun 19, 2015 3:23 PM CST

Plants Admin Emeritus

Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)

Check out Natsu No Torai, a newish one from Sharon Whitney. https://www.bowdoin.edu/japane...

Evan

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gemini_sage

Jun 19, 2015 3:38 PM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

It reminds me of one I have, except mine is taller- at least 4'. I've been unable to id this one, but its an exceptional plant.

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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eclayne

Jun 22, 2015 7:51 AM CST

Plants Admin Emeritus

Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)

Neal I measured CS, the tallest bloom is 48" but you can see the spent blooms are shorter. Blooming this morning.

and back on May 25

Siberian Iris (Iris 'China Spring')
Uploaded by eclayne

Evan

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gemini_sage

Jun 22, 2015 11:16 AM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

Evan, that May photo is perfection! That combo is so gorgeous- love the tree peony and rhodie behind them!

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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irisarian

Jun 22, 2015 3:18 PM CST

Name: Lucy
Tri Cities, WA (Zone 6b)
irises

Some Siberians are repeat bloomers (not rebloom) for another season. They send up later stalks.

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gemini_sage

Jun 22, 2015 3:20 PM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

Sure does look like it has produced a succession of bloom stalks. How cool to see it bloom with the peony and rhododendron, and with the lilies! The lilies look close, might happen...

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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eclayne

Jun 27, 2015 1:46 PM CST

Plants Admin Emeritus

Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)

gemini_sage said:Sure does look like it has produced a succession of bloom stalks. How cool to see it bloom with the peony and rhododendron, and with the lilies! The lilies look close, might happen...

Today...you might be right Neal. Sorry about the color in this pic.