Early winter flowering
contact (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:22:43 PST)

Diana,
Most flowers are either destroyed or resist. However, now you mentioned it,
I noticed that some petals of Moraea polystachya 'curle up' to resist
better to the potential damage. But for the Dahlia -4° (24F°) is the
fatal temperture.
The leaves of certain species become floppy and darker, but recover to
normal wihin a few days (Lachenalia, Aapanthus, Amaryllis belladonna)

Greetings

Lauw de Jager
http://www.bulbargence.com/
South of France

-----Original Message-----
Did the flowers that were not damaged change themselves while it was
cold?

For example, I can tell how cold it is outside by seeing how tightly
the rhododendrons roll their leaves. No need to go outside or look at
a thermometer - just look out the window.