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Although major rose pruning is not done until late February into early March, there are a few things I do to get roses settled in for the winter. First, I wait until the first frost has occurred before I do anything. That happened on December 1 this year, a little later than normal. If you do any pruning prior to that, new growth will be encouraged, and it will just be nipped later. I will then do minimal pruning, about 1/3 of the plant or to about waist-high. It does not matter how you make the cuts. More precise pruning will be done in late winter. Giving roses a slight pruning at this time will decrease the damage from strong winter winds. Roses are not deeply rooted, and any long canes can spell trouble. Pick off any remaining leaves, if possible. I know that can be a big job if there are still many leaves left on the plant but you don't want leaves, especially diseased leaves, left to fall and harbor spores for next season. Clean the area around the base of the rose. Rake out ...
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Can you identify this iris?


A friend has an iris that was at her home when she moved there 20 years ago. I thought it looked like "Beverly Sills" but I'm not an iris expert.

If any iris aficionados out there can offer some suggestions, it will be greatly appreciated!

Clarification: This iris isn't blooming now (or at least I don't think it is). I will have to ask and see. I think the photo is from the spring time.
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  1. Roses and LilacsSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Hi Phillip, if it's a reblooming iris it may be Pink Attraction. There are a few pink ones with with orange beards. PA has very short stems.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    I'm not an iris expert either but this one looks good enough to eat.

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  3. Chloe mSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    If I don't know can I just make up a name? How about Cascading Candy? Sorry, I don't know. But it is pretty!
    good luck finding out.
    Rosey

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  4. Lisa at GreenbowSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    All I can tell you is that it is a beauty.

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  5. FrancesSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Hi Phillip, it's certainly a beauty. I believe Beverly Sills is a little smaller and more peachy pink than that one. Marnie's Pink Attraction sounds likely, there aren't many reblooming ones so that limits the choices. I would like to add that I have seen Champagne Elegance listed as a rebloomer and I have many of those and they have never ever rebloomed. False advertising!
    Frances

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  6. Mr. McGregor's DaughterSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    There are so many Bearded Iris cultivars, it's like trying to identify a Daylily. It does look like 'Beverly Sills,' but if it's blooming now, it's probably not.

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  7. CarolSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Yet another non expert here Phillip... are you saying this is in bloom now? or are you dividing it? Is it too late to be moving Iris?? Not for you all down south but up here... I think I still have time. Sorry to answer a question with another question! Lovely Iris! Carol

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  8. F CameronSeptember 21, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    I have no clue, but it's a beauty!

    Cameron

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  9. Mary Delle LeBeauSeptember 21, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    I've no idea, but it's a delicate beauty.

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  10. sweetbaySeptember 21, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    What a beauty! I love the color.

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  11. UnknownSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:58 AM

    It looks like Beverly Sills to me, as well, particularly since you said it is not blooming now. Whichever cultivar it is, if I were you, I'd be taking a cutting!

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  12. Monica the Garden FaerieSeptember 22, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    Yes, that is a pale pink iris! HA HA! Sorry.

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  13. Hamilton HouseSeptember 24, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Hey Phillip, I think I can identify that iris, but you might have to send it to me here in Baltimore so I can be sure :)

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