Irises: How to Hybridize Iris, 1 by Margiempv

Margiempv wrote:
After the seeds are planted in the ground - - it takes about a year and a half to 2 years before the plant(s) is/are mature enough to produce it's first bloom. And is that ever exciting!!! It's like waiting for Christmas to open presents - - and it's finally opened!!

Sometimes, those of us who hybridize, are so eager to see to see what color it will open up to be -- we'll slowly peel back an end of the petal just to peek! LOL

Below is a photo of a seedling I like and am watching, but may never introduce it because the substance is not all that great on it. Sometimes the sun will bleach part of it. I know the desert sun is harsh, but GOOD substance is one of my criteria. I'd want it to hold up anywhere.

Vanity x (Chief Redskin or Chief Hemitite) #V2000-26


This message was edited Jan 8, 2005 3:43 PM