ragged robin and irises

[aquilegia]

I've got hold of some ragged robin and flag iris seeds for my pond, but they have no sowing instructions.

Should I sow them in situ or will they be ok if I sow them in pots and transplant them later?

Would spring be the best time to start them?

How deep should I plant the irises under water? (assuming they germinate!)

[aquilegia]

[Palustris]

Since both of these plants will transplant quite readily, I would sow them in pots outside now and grow them on before planting.
Irises should be planted with the crown just belwo water level

[aquilegia]

that's good news then. Thanks Eric!

[Ragged Robin]

      HELP!

 Let me out of this pot!

 ;D  ;D  ;D

[aquilegia]

You'll be ok in a couple of months Robin - spending the rest of your life by my beautiful (I hope) pond!

[Ragged Robin]

you offering to keep me supplied with constant buns and gin then Aqui?  ;D  :-*

[aquilegia]

Maybe not buns. I do make mean cookies, though that's the extent of my baking. But I'm afraid mine is an alcohol-free home! Does that mean you won't germinate and flourish there?

[Ragged Robin]

I'll just wither away devoid of sustenance......