Diane, Like Judy I had Alst. psitticina in the ground here in Kansas City for years - maybe a decade until one winter got it. This is heavy clay soil and no winter protection below 0 F.. Good luck. Jim I need advice about growing it. Year round in pots? In and out of the unheated greenhouse? Diane Diane Whitehead Victoria, British Columbia, Canada cool mediterranean climate warm dry summers, mild wet winters 70 cm rain, sandy soil _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… Dr. James Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd Kansas City, MO 64152-2711 USA Phone 816-746-1949 _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…