Was: Scilla peruviana, now Hardy Eucomis
Kelly Irvin (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:31:39 PDT)
Jim:
Eucomis bicolor has appeared the most tender here compared to E.
autumnalis, E. comosa, E. montana, and E. pole-evansii. Do you plant
your Eucomis deeply?
Mr. Kelly M. Irvin
10850 Hodge Ln
Gravette, AR 72736
USA
479-787-9958
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 6a/b
James Waddick wrote:
Responding to Adam Fisko: I got mine at a local nursery that has
since gone out of business;.... (And I've never succeeded with any
Eucomis outside, though I'm in the process of trying again).
Dear Jim,
I have had success with E. bicolor outdoors here and urge you
to try that species, too. Slow to emerge, but most reliable.
Best Jim W.