Alstroemeria
James Waddick (Fri, 02 Jun 2006 06:48:41 PDT)

Dear Jane;
I have grown the hardy A psitticina *outdoors in a protected
spot right up against the foundation of my unheated
greenhouse-facing south. And I have one of the princesses,. too
'Anouska' ( purple) less than a foot tall in a large pot. It is very
vigorous. Is that the same as yours?

I have planted the 'so called' hardy Alsroes outside (Sweet
Laura, Liberty etc.) and they barely survive and rarely bloom or get
to much size here.

Can you suggest anything hardier and tougher than these?

Best Jim W.

ps I have seen and admire the variegated form but haven't tried it.
Anyone have success in a colder climate? It is a beauty.

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Dr. James W. Waddick
8871 NW Brostrom Rd.
Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
USA
Ph. 816-746-1949
Zone 5 Record low -23F
Summer 100F +