Irises-(Dr. Pauline Thompson variety) – Part 2 of 4

In 2006 the Dr. Pauline Thompson Irises were planted in the rear of my home. This area only has sunshine approximately 3-4 hours per day. The Irises do grow, but have fewer and smaller blooms than those that are planted in a sunnier area.

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Mid May 2008

Irises are beginning to shoot up against the foundation of the building. The violets are also shooting up in front of the Dr. Pauline Thompson Irises. Notice how the cedar mulch is not covering the top of the Iris bulbs. By doing this it allows the Iris to bloom.

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Early June 2008

The White Violets are blooming in front of the Dr. Pauline Thompson Irises which have yet to get any buds. There is just too much shade during the day in this area. I have decided to transplant them this fall to a sunnier area.

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Early June 2008

The White Violets have finished blooming and the Dr. Pauline Thompson Irises never even got buds even though the bulb tops were not covered with mulch. Notice the Petunias growing in front over the White Violets. I had expanded this flower bed 10 inches to accommodate the Petunias which do well in partial sun.

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