Early winter flowering
contact (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:02:32 PST)

Dear friends,
Here in the south of France 9 not far from the Mediterranean sea) we just
had a spell of frost with temperatures varying between -2 to -6 C
(27-22F) during 6-7 days (no wind and sunny). It is now pouring rain which
is very welcome.
The right moment to report on the flowering during and after the frost:
Flowers and buds destroyed:
Dahlia imperialis, Nerine sarniense
Flowers destroyed, buds OK:
Moraea polystachya, Nerine bowdenii
Flowers and buds OK:
Iris unguicularis, Iris bicapitata, Nerine undulata, N. filamentosa,
Narcissus tazetta Paperwhite (N papyraceus), Crocus goulimyi, laevigatus,
Galanthus elwesii
Interesting to see that many flowers support frost as long they are
sheltered from wind.

Best wishes for Christmas
Lauw de Jager
http://www.bulbargence.com/
Soputh of France

-----Original Message-----
-6°C here! A few things look very sad.
Mark Brown North west France