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Planting iris in containers/pots

earthlydelights

19 years ago

Hi, I just got a new supply of iris, expecting more and also thinking of digging out all my others and putting them in pots I am considering moving, not 100% sure yet, but I don't want to be stuck at the last minute.

If they are in pots, I'm sure they will be smaller come the new season, but I just want to know how to store them over the winter - should I dig a trench and put the pots in a trench, or can I just let them stay in the pots and sit on shelves, etc. in the outside?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Maryanne

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wmoores
19 years ago
I would sink the pots in the ground to be sure they survived the winter. If you left them out, probably it would be the coldest winter ever and you'd be bringing them indoors. That would be a mess.

Walter Moores
earthlydelights
Original Author
19 years ago
thanks walter. i get started on potting them.
even if i don't move, at least i'll re-organize my plants.

maryanne
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