Jim: We started out growing our lycoris in shade, but over the years experimented with them in our full sun rock garden. Interestingly, they have flowered and multiplied much better there (full sun) than in light shade. Has anyone else noticed this Tony Avent Plant Delights Nursery @ Juniper Level Botanic Garden 9241 Sauls Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 USA Minimum Winter Temps 0-5 F Maximum Summer Temps 95-105F USDA Hardiness Zone 7b email tony@plantdelights.com website http://www.plantdelights.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 James Waddick wrote: > Dear Fred; > This is as good a time as any to transplant Lycoris. Be > careful and try to not disturb the roots. > They can be transplanted almost any time while they are > dormant, depending on species, from June 1 to end of August. > > The true species has become uncommon in commerce, but is > regularly offered by Plant Delights and Fairweather Gardens > nurseries. Both can be googled and it may be best to inquire if they > are not listed this year. > > It should do just fine in the Boston area. Jim W. > > ps Incidentally bulbs purchased dried out in Oct November have been > severely stressed and there are survival problems. If they survive > they may take 3 or more years to recover and bloom. > and > They prefer a moist shaded spot. > > >