Flower Identification: Iris
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Botanical: |
Iris Hybrid |
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Symbolizes: |
Fleur-de-lis, Emblem of France; Your friendship means so much to me; Faith; Hope; Wisdom and valor; My compliments |
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Availability/Seasonality: |
Year-round. Peak supplies March - May. |
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Purchasing Tips: |
Should be in bud stage but emerged from sheath and showing color (the "pencil stage" — a pencil of color projects from the sheaths). Find out variety name, because there are major differences in appearance and performance. |
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Conditioning: |
Recut underwater -
Preservative Allow time for bud opening for special design needs. To open tight buds, put in warm preservative solution and keep at room temperature. Put in cooler as soon as they start to open. Do not condition with daffodils. |
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Ethylene Sensitivity: |
Crop is NOT ethylene sensitive. |