Dear Bulb Growers: We were just checking some 2003 bulb plantings and we have two surprises so far as relates to winter hardiness. Lachenalia reflexa and Brunsvigia josephine are still evergreen after a brutal winter. We had a low of 8 degrees F., followed by a severe ice storm and several days that the temps didn't rise above freezing. While winter is not over yet, we probably will not see single digits again this year. The plants are growing in an exposed bed with no protection or microclimate. This will also be our third season to flower Ammocharis coranica in the ground. So, how many other lachenalia species should be hardy to these temps? Tony Avent Plant Delights Nursery @ Juniper Level Botanic Garden 9241 Sauls Road Raleigh, NC 27603 USA Minimum Winter Temps 0-5 F Maximum Summer Temps 95-105F USDA Hardiness Zone 7b email tony@plantdelights.com website http://www.plantdel.com/ phone 919 772-4794 fax 919 772-4752 "I consider every plant hardy until I have killed it myself...at least three times" - Avent