Hippeastrum cold hardiness

L. Cortopassi - G. Corazza cortocora@gmail.com
Tue, 23 Feb 2016 10:00:25 PST
I'm growing Hippeastrum papilio in my garden with no protection. Its bulbs
are partly exposed or slightly underground and it takes temps down to
0°C/-2°C. It has leaves all year round. Sprekelia too is growing there, so
as many South African bulbs.

Gianluca Corazza, Italy, Z9


2016-02-23 2:43 GMT+01:00 Travis O <enoster@hotmail.com>:

> So, to aid in moving away from the topic of jumping out of windows, I have
> a genuine bulb question.
>
> I bought an "amaryllis" last fall, it flowered, and there is now one
> robust 30" leaf remaining. When I potted it, I first filled the pot 1/2
> full with my regular potting mixture (part compost, grit, sand, mystery
> ingredients...), then placed the bulb w/roots, then filled the remainder
> with the coco coir that came with the bulb (discarding half, displaced by
> my potting mix). So, what to do next?
>
> I've heard that Hippaestrum can be marginally hardy if planted deep in a
> South facing bed. Anyone ever try pushing the limits of Hippaestrum
> hardiness? Any species naturally hardy?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Travis Owen
> Rogue River, OR
>
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