>>>> Just how deep does C. x powellii grow in mild climates? Hi Jim, I dug an established clump of x powellii, in Plymouth about four years ago, the clone I call 'Bill Francis', they were just six inches deep. The bulbs though were 15 inches round, and probably unable to get deeper. It still took about 1 1/2 hours just to get a couple out the ground without damaging them. I planted them at least 15 inches deep and in better soil and I now thing they're about 2 feet deep at least. Thus depth may relate to how good or how bad the soil is. I always plant bulbs deep though, soil temps are more stable and dormancy is less likely to be affected by short periods of warmer fine weather during the winter. eg. here if they come up too quick the leaves can easily either get damaged by late frost or spring gales. Best Wishes, Dave The African Garden NCCPG National Plant Reference Collections of Crocosmia with Chasmanthe, Tulbaghia and Amaryllis 96 Wasdale Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon. England. PL6 8TW Tel: 44 (0)1752 301402 http://www.theafricangarden.com/ --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com/). Version: 6.0.707 / Virus Database: 463 - Release Date: 15/06/2004