2006 NEWBIE IRIS Giveaway !

uallady - this site has built in "d-mail". Just click on Wandasflowers name on the left there (should be in blue), and it'll bring you to a new page. From there, just choose "send wandasflowers d-mail". Only the two of you will be able to read it. :)

Doesn't just looking at her photos just make you excited?
Oh my!

I am a newbie as of about 30 minutes ago, and I would love some bulbs for postage. I have an enormous yard that I have only recently begun putting flower gardening beds into (I've been more of a veggie gardener to date), so I am looking for all sorts of colors and plants! I'll DMail you.

ullady--just click on my name in the left hand column by one of my posts. That will take you to my page. Click on my dmail & send your address. Please remind me that you like dwarfs too & I will include some!

lizren--you are scaring me. iris BULBS??? LOL Be sure to plant the iris rhizomes near the TOP of the ground with the rhizome crown peeking out of the soil. Please plant in a dry place with at least 6 hours of sun. Water them once & then walk away. Planting too deep and watering them are sure ways to rot them out.

I'll be digging a clump of Credo tonight & moving it. Some of you will get the extra rhizomes.

Nice...very nice!

*drool*

I started to Dmail you to see if you were interested in trading some extras (I've been a subscriber since Jan 05, dug my iris bed last year) for african violets or anything else... and then I looked at the new irises that are waiting for a break in the heat so I can plant them out... and I realized that maybe I shouldn't let my eyes get bigger than my shovel (so to speak)... ROTFL!

But I thought I'd post anyway to thank you for your generosity in digging and sharing all these beauties! You're going to "hook" a bunch of folks on growing irises! :-)

Hi Wanda,

I know I'm very late getting here. I'm a newbie - but certainly understand if you're all out by now. I'll D-mail just in case. Kay

Hi Wanda,
I'm new here just signed up last month..would love to have some of your iris,if you have any left...thx!
Anne

I'll have plenty of iris as soon as this darn heat breaks! Storm & cooler weather coming tonight... :)

Just sent you a dmail with my info..
Anne

Wanda, seems like you have a lot of experience shipping iris... Is there any problem with shipping them in hot weather as long as they have had a couple of days to dry out properly? How hot is too hot? I have somebody in AR willing to ship me some IM and dwarf bearded iris rhizomes next week... it is going to be below 90 on this end, but highs in the upper 90's in AR... should we wait?

Thanks!

Wanda - your iris beds are inspirational!

audrey

I've sent hundreds of boxes of iris & other plants to gardeners over the past few years.

Trim the iris blades to 4-6 inches --new blades will grow after they are re-planted in their new home. If you dry the iris for a couple of days(NOT in the sun!) and then ship with newspaper to help keep them dry, it seems okay. I always poke holes in the box to let moisture out. Iris love the heat & dry weather. It's the humidity in the box that can get you into trouble and the length of the trip.

Iris look smaller if you dry them, but they seem to adjust better to their new home & ship better.

Thanks, Wanda -- I knew you'd have the answer for us! Sounds like it's also a good idea then to ship iris separately from other plants that might have moist, plastic-wrapped roots....

If irises love heat and dry weather, they'll certainly love Colorado. We got plenty of both.

A storm came last night with brief rain , but cooler weather! YES! I guess you what I'll be doing this weekend....

:-)

Wanda,
I am new to iris' so if you have any left over after the newbies I would love a few.
Thanks

Wanda is one of the most generous people I know. Here is a link to the open garden she had when her Iris were blooming. It was an amazing riot of color! If you ever get the chance to visit Wanda, you should do it in a heartbeat. Not only is she a talented gardener, she one of the nicest people I know. :)

Diann

http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/607052/

Wow, I hadn't seen the open garden thread, from when the irises were blooming. Amazing!

Wanda - just reread this thread and realized I said bulbs in reference to irises ... I must have had bulbs on the brain, having spent most of the morning trolling websites for daffodils and grape hyacinths...

Wanda how sweet of you to share. I am a sort of newbie. I joined last year for a month and rejoined last week.Thanks
Dayna

Ticker, you make me blush... That riot of color is whay I spent all day digging & moving iris. The clumps are HUGE this year and I have lots to share...

Here is one that will be going out to some of you... Skyfire

Wanda, I'm a newbie about a week old and also new to gardening generally. I inherited an iris garden from a woman who died of cancer. I was reluctant to take it on but the iris seduced me. So I'm trying to learn to do right by them. I'd love to have something from your garden if you have any left. Will DMail my address.

Plenty of iris here--spent all day yesterday digging. Here is one of my historic favorites--Mme. Henri Cayeux

I'm packing iris this moring for all of you Newbies, but STILL have a counter full. Any more takers before I offer these to the ravening hordes?

Blue Rythm

I would love some! I'm a Dave's Newbie in South Georgia. I'll send you my address.

Wanda. I'm a newby, and would be pleased to get any color available. OOOO I can't wait!

Will D-mail you now!

Gotcha plant nut & music--your boxes will be mailed out today in a few moments. That makes 22 boxes today and my kitchen counter is cleaned up.

But I'm going outside to dig more iris for DG Newbies. Postage costs only--4 colors of Tall Bearded iris .

Here is one going in some of the boxes today . Conch Call. It had 4 1/2 foot tall stalks this spring!!!

Oh my, Wanda - I had to cancel the order from Schreiner's (you know how budgets can go), but I sent the postage yesterday, though it probably won't get out 'til Monday's pick-up. So your iris will be my only iris, and I hope I can do right by them.

I plan to put them in a raised bed to protect them from my dogs. Is 4'x4'x12"H big enough?

Thank you over and over!
Laura

Wanda - They are all absolutely beautiful! Kay

You have plenty of room. Plant the rhizomes as pairs so they can grow and form a clump with space between them and other clumps. They need to stay dry to perform right for you.

My next boxes will be mixed TBs , Intermediates & dwarfs--4 colors.
Fall Fiesta is one of the iris dug & ready to go. Any more Newbie takers?

Hi Wanda,
I've been unable to access my internet for a few weeks and am just now seeing your post and generous offer.
I'm not a complete newbie to DG but am a recently addicted newbie to irises. The 2 I have are doing really well, so I'm hoping to add to them. If you still have any left of any kind, I'm more than happy to give them a loving home. :-)
Please let me know. I'll dmail my address (just in case).
Thanks again!
LoraB.
zone 6

Lora, I will be happy to reserve some iris for you.

Here is an early Intermediate bearded iris I have available--- Eleanor Roosevelt. It blooms two weeks before any of the tall bearded.

Hello Wanda,
I'm sorta of a newbie. I was here last year dreaming and learning, and then I built my house, and came back to participate this time as I have alot of dirt now. After the newbies, If you would consider, I would love to take your offer. I've never sent a SASE, so , If you could enlighten me, that would be wonderful. Thankyou, Andrea.

Andrea,

I'll be happy to dig some iris for you. I'm still cleaning & moving clumps and have plenty to share.

Mary Frances needs thinning.

Thank you, my new irises are in the soil. Will they leave out between now and the first freeze? How should I water them? Sorry about the questions, I am a newbie. I'm so excited! Postage cost was sent to you today, I hope you like it!

I can't wait for my package to arrive - Wanda - your iris are some of the most beautiful I have seen in years!!

Thank you so much for sharing.

Audrey

My package arrived today! Thank you so much, Wanda.

Now should I put them in the ground this weekend? Other iris that I've ordered won't even ship until mid-September. If not, then how do I properly store them until I should put them in the ground?

I'm excited about planting my first irises.

My package arrived! Dwarf, intermediate, and tall! What a wonderful welcoming gift - I'm planting them today!

Check is in the mail, Wanda. Thanks so much - you have the iris spirit of being generous with your beautiful gifts. Also, thanks for the beautiful cards. Are you a photographer?