[BULBS-L] Hippeastrum x-johnsonii

[BULBS-L] Hippeastrum x-johnsonii
James Waddick (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 07:52:57 PST)

I'd like to know who has tried to grow Hippeastrum x-johnsonii
outdoors, and how it fared. It is supposed to be the hardiest
Hippeastrum, but some have said it survived but does not bloom in
the North.

Who has first-hand experience they can share with us?

Dear Jim S;
I have 3 plants outdoors ( about a foot apart from each
other) very near the south side of an unheated garage foundation.
They emerge late and have yet to bloom in 3 or 4 years. I'd say they
just exist, not thrive even in our recent mild weather winters.

I have seen them vigorous and blooming in the Dallas TX area.
My plants came from a nursery in Wichita KS, but don't know how
satisfactory they are there.

I also have a few in a pot in a cold frame, but these have
not bloomed either!

Any help? Jim W.
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