Hardy Crinum - Planting depth
James R. Fisher (Tue, 29 Jun 2004 16:36:15 PDT)
Tony Avent wrote:
Jim:
I think if we left C. x powellii in the ground long enough, it would pull
itself back to Africa. I was able to dig bulbs from the garden of the late
Elizabeth Lawrence's Charlotte garden. The bottom of the bulbs were 28" deep.
Just how deep does C. x powellii grow in mild climates?
Best Jim W.
Tony Avent
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What sort of soil were these in, loose & friable, or heavy clay, or...?
Thanks,
-jrf
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Jim Fisher
Vienna, Virginia USA
38.9 N 77.2 W
USDA Zone 7
Max. 105 F [40 C], Min. 5 F [-15 C]