crinum bulbs
J.E. Shields (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:19:28 PST)

Norman,

Crinum x-powellii is winter hardy here in Indiana. Plant the bulbs right
away, then forget about them.

Nerine bowdenii is also quite hardy, if not so freeze-resistant as the
powellii. The bulbs should not be left unplanted very long. I grow my
Nerine in pots, but you could grow either in pots or in the ground where
you are.

Have fun!

Jim Shields
in cold, wintry central Indiana (USA)

At 02:48 AM 1/30/2007 -0500, you wrote:

Norman, I live in Los Gatos, so very close to you. I have Crinum in the
ground and in pots. I have Nerine in the ground and it has just finished
blooming. Some of the Crinum in pots that were very exposed did get frozen
leaves. Those that were in pots and sheltered near the house are
fine. Those in
the ground seem ok but the leaves don't look as nice as they should. I
think
they will come back just fine.
Carolyn
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