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I have a plethora of purple and white irises in my yard. Here is one of the earliest bloomers in action.
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Irises really impress me with how easy they are to care for. These were planted when we bought this house and I never do anything for them - no fertilizer, no digging, no watering, nothing! Often I chop off a leaf or two from the ones at the edge when I mow the lawn - they don't seem to mind a bit. A neighbor lady told me to cut them down to 6-8 inches after they are done blooming because it looks "more tidy". I tried it, but I think I like the foliage better this way.
I'm not really sure whether or not I like rhododendrons, but the flowers are pretty.
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Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteYour rhododendrons are such a striking color! I don't think I have ever seen such a deep red-violet color.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys! You can't tell in the picture, but I think the leaves are a little chlorotic. Maybe the soil isn't acidic enough and that causes the striking flower color?
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