Want to know about Arilbred Irises

I have been wanting to grow arilbred irises for years but knew they wouldn't do well in Blacksburg, VA. Now that I am moving not too far from VA Beach, I am wondering if they would grow there. Anyone in that area grow any?
TY

Contact Anita Moran in MD. She is av moran on DG. A D-mail should find her.

estrail1rider

What would you like to know
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Anita

that's our girl! someone breathed the word arilb......

I just wanted to know if they will grow there. Since we are moving there next summer, I would like to try them if I am not going to fail with them in this area. Want to start looking around now so I can maybe order some in the spring.
Thanks!!!
debbie

Hi Debbie

According to "THEM" you can not grow Arilbreds in the Midatlantic because it is too wet.

Well I am in Maryland and most seem to do just fine. Pure Aril are another matter but I have just spent the last year changing over my tall bearded bed into an Aril bed including a small greenhouse that will keep out the heavy summer rain.

The picture is 'Persian Padishah' and OGB+ growing in Maryland

Trust me, you listen to Anita and you will learn alot about Arilbreds as I was shocked to see how well they grew from her first hand.

Go Anita

D

and here is a OGB seedling of mine that will be introduced 2010. It is the third from this group of seeds I started that is register and will be introduced. Along with "Lakeside Elf' and 'Anaheim Daughter'

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Anita

introduced by aril society or someone else? I have an AB seedling which I will be sending to Dee to test in her climate, I hope. Who knows how it will do here this yr.

I introduced them through the Aril Society
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