Irises: Reblooming Bearded Iris Bloom Nov 20, 2009, 1 by amorecuore

amorecuore wrote:
Yes, it does depend on the cultivator just about anywhere in the US. The two you mentioned are my best performers along with Bearded Iris "Renown".

I've always felt alienated trying to grow Bearded Iris down here. I'm not a member of any Iris societies, to date. Everyone tells me they won't bloom here, and they leave it at that. There are even a few online retailers (won't mention their names) who won't sell them to me because I live in Florida. I'm just glad I gave them a try, and have had enough success to make it worthwhile. They've been my favorite flower as far back as I can remember. I just had to give them a try and see what happens. LOL...It only took me one bloom down here to remember just how much I like them.

Here's a picture of Reblooming Bearded Iris "Clarence" blooming on Oct 12, 2009

Jon