[pbs] Was: Scilla peruviana, now Hardy Eucomis
Kelly Irvin
kellso at irvincentral.com
Wed Aug 20 06:31:39 EDT 2008
Jim:
Eucomis bicolor has appeared the most tender here compared to E.
autumnalis, E. comosa, E. montana, and E. pole-evansii. Do you plant
your Eucomis deeply?
Mr. Kelly M. Irvin
10850 Hodge Ln
Gravette, AR 72736
USA
479-787-9958
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 6a/b
http://www.irvincentral.com/
James Waddick wrote:
>> Responding to Adam Fisko: I got mine at a local nursery that has
>> since gone out of business;.... (And I've never succeeded with any
>> Eucomis outside, though I'm in the process of trying again).
>>
>
> Dear Jim,
> I have had success with E. bicolor outdoors here and urge you
> to try that species, too. Slow to emerge, but most reliable.
>
> Best Jim W.
>
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