See my take here: http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbslist/2013-March/… On Sat, Oct 5, 2013 at 2:17 PM, James L. Jones <jmsjon664@aol.com> wrote: > I've found N. 'Albivetta' a particularly congenial Nerine in the > greenhouse, though I haven't tested it below 32o. It has the advantage of > going dormant in mid-winter then sprouting in spring, showing no need for > protection from rain then. It dependably bears lovely white flowers in > October-November and increases nicely. > Jim Jones > Lexington, MA > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Nhu Nguyen <xerantheum@gmail.com> > To: Betty Montgomery <BMontgomery40@gmail.com>; Pacific Bulb Society < > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org> > Sent: Sat, Oct 5, 2013 11:50 am > Subject: [pbs] Nerines/ bowdenii for cold climates > > > Hi everyone, > > Could anyone give Betty tips on growing nerines in USDA zone 7? Since this > is a useful topic, please reply to all so that Betty will also get the > message. > > Thanks, > Nhu > > On Fri, Oct 4, 2013 at 8:15 PM, Betty Montgomery <BMontgomery40@gmail.com > >wrote: > > > I live in the up country of South Carolina in zone 7. I want to try to > > grow Nerines and I understand that bodenii are the hardiest variety.... > and > > might grow in zone 7 with extra winter protection. 1. Are there any > hybrids > > that are more cold hardy? 2. Where is a good source for ordering Nerines? > > 3. Do you have any special hints for growing these wonderful flowers? > Thank > > you very much for your help. Sincerely, Betty Montgomery -- Pacific Bulb > > Society web site email: website@pacificbulbsociety.org > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/ > > > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/ >