[pbs] Hippeastrum reginae
rdjenkins
rdjenkins at bellsouth.net
Sat Nov 4 13:30:48 EST 2006
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From: "Joe Shaw" <jshaw at opuntiads.com>
To: <pbs at lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 11:15 PM
Subject: [pbs] Hippeastrum reginae
> I wonder if H. reginae will do OK in the garden, if it will tolerate USDA
> zone 9a frosts, and if it can accept year round rain. On the other hand,
> perhaps I should grow it in a pot and put it away for winter?
This source say yes to being OK outdoors in your zone:
http://www.backyardgardener.com/plantname/pda_90e6.html
I'd seek out other confirmations before risking my only bulb, but in a protected site, I think you'll have success. I'd keep indoors, potted, until spring anyway.
Sorry not to be able to share any personal experience.
Robert.
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