Irises: Arilbred Question, 1 by pajaritomt

pajaritomt wrote:
I started with arilbreds this year -- some from the local AIS rhizome sale, some from the ASI society rhizome sale -- I put up the $10 and joined. I wasn't sure what to do with them and didn't have a place prepared for them so I put them in flower pots. Most are alive and growing, but I don't see any buds yet -- perhaps because they need to be in the ground. I moved one in the very early spring, Sheik it was, and it immediately looked terrible, though I think it is has started growing again. I have Emerald Fantasy and it looks very healthy so I don't want to touch it. I ordered Oyez for delivery this summer.
I am crazy for arils but have seen only one in bloom and haven't had any bloom in my garden. On the other hand, I only began growing them last summer, and had no clue what to do about them. I will have them all in the ground by the end of this summer and I have proved they will grow for me with virtually no care.
At the AIS convention in Austin a week or so ago, I saw one that is absolutely stunning. It was called Hakuna Matata. It looked just like a tall bearded, but the flower was way more exotic. I am hooked.
I will attach a picture of Hakuna Matata, though the ones in Plant Files are better.