Eucomis - TOW-Hardiness
David Fenwick (Sun, 24 Aug 2003 16:16:46 PDT)

Eucomis autumnalis ssp. clavatus survived last winter, (-11F/-24C)

planted at
the base of a south facing wall.
Mark Mazer

Mark,
That is truely amazing, thanks for sharing this info..

How deep was it planted ?
What soil type ?

Best Wishes,
Dave

David Fenwick
NCCPG National Plant Heritage Collections of Crocosmia with Chasmanthe and
Tulbaghia
The African Garden
96 Wasdale Gardens
Estover
Plymouth
Devon
England
PL6 8TW

Websites
http://www.theafricangarden.com/
http://www.crocosmiaheritage.com/
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Subject: Re: [pbs] Eucomis - TOW-Hardiness

In a message dated 8/15/2003 9:39:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
jwaddick@kc.rr.com writes:

Anyone have success growing Eucomis in climates with even
colder winters?

Eucomis autumnalis ssp. clavatus survived last winter, (-11F/-24C) planted

at

the base of a south facing wall.
Mark Mazer
Intarsia Ltd.
Gaylordsville, CT 06755-0142
http://www.therapyshapes.com/
USDA Zone 5
Giant Schnauzer Rescue

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