[pbs] Hardy Crinum - Planting depth

James R. Fisher garrideb at well.com
Tue Jun 29 19:36:15 EDT 2004


Tony Avent wrote:
> Jim:
> 
> 	I think if we left C. x powellii in the ground long enough, it would pull
> itself back to Africa.  I was able to dig bulbs from the garden of the late
> Elizabeth Lawrence's Charlotte garden.  The bottom of the bulbs were 28" deep.
> 
> 
>>	Just how deep does C. x powellii grow in mild climates?
>>
>>	Best	Jim W.
> 
> 
> Tony Avent
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What sort of soil were these in, loose & friable, or heavy clay, or...?
Thanks,
-jrf
-- 
Jim Fisher
Vienna, Virginia USA
38.9 N 77.2 W
USDA Zone 7
Max. 105 F [40 C], Min. 5 F [-15 C]



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