Weird greenish-brown buds

19 years ago

Hi,

My aunt gave me a bunch of irises which I planted in several places two years ago. Last year I got a single stunted bloom, and this year I was excited to see many scapes coming up.

But a strange thing is happening to the buds... the sheathing splits to show the emerging flowers like they're supposed to, but the flower is an odd greenish-brown color. There, it halts. I have several of these strange half or quarter-opened olive-colored buds in two different places in my yard. I've never seen them bloom normally, is it possible that this is the color it's supposed to be? I sure hope not.

I'll try to get a pic up here tomorrow to show what I mean. Has anyone had this happen? The plants look very healthy and have tripled in size since planting.

Thanks.

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ladychroe
Original Author
19 years ago
This is what I was seeing:
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But then they did start to open:

And it turns out that this is just a tan-colored iris, duh.
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These irises DO NOT fit into my bright pink, purple and yellow gardens. If anyone wants these, let me know and I'll dig them up and send them to you. Otherwise, they're getting shovel pruned!
shapiro
19 years ago
Dear Ladychroe: these are unusual and interesting irises, no doubt about it! If they don't fit your colour scheme, please wait till they are done blooming and then lift them and give them to the local garden club. Believe me, someone will definitely want them!
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greenthumbs10
19 years ago
Hi, I sent you an email and posted a response on the GW since you offered these to people in another post. I haven't heard back from you yet as to whether or not you have enough to share. I could trade you for some bright yellow unnamed Iris or would be willing to send postage. Please let me know if you want another email with my address. Thanks again. Donna