>>>>>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/ ----- Original Message ----- From: <IntarsiaCo@aol.com> To: <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org> Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2003 8:31 PM 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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com/). Version: 6.0.510 / Virus Database: 307 - Release Date: 14/08/03