Dear All; I changed the topic to something closer to the actual TOPIC! Actually this hybrid would seem even less hardy than straight Spekelia-at least to me. Maybe the Sprekelia x Lycoris hybrid might have some increased hardiness, but not likely either. I've grown Hipp. x johnsonii for a number of years and it has never bloomed in the ground. And this is said to be the hardiest Hippeastrum. Not totally dubious, but just very surprised at the report. Anyone else successfully grow Sprekelia or any hybrids in Zone 6 or 7? Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +