Re: Crocosmia 'Emberglow' ?

Hello Barbara,
    My wholesaler's catalog list that cultivar as hardy to zone 6. Still not a zone 5 where you live, however. Best insurance would be to bring them into the basement in post during the winter. Having said that, I am told it is not the hardiness so much that is the issue as it is the proper siting when transplanting. How about splitting you purchase? Some in a good site, some in a pot dormant over winter.
    Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
          around the woods - around the world
g*@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com
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From: W*@aol.com
Subject: Crocosmia 'Emberglow' ?

Good Day, Plant Lovers --
I was so excited over all the talk about Crocosmia Lucifer that I bought a
half dozen c. 'emberglow' last week.  Now that I have most of them planted, I
read the "fine print" on the tag which says USDA zone 7 (0 degrees) to zone
11.  I paid very little for them so won't be out much if they don't survive.  
However, I will be terribly disappointed!!!  They are starting to bloom and
are beautiful!  

So what can I do to increase their chances of survival?
Dig a larger, deeper hole and put gravel in the bottom?
Have the soil tested?

Thank you for your help,
Best Wishes, Barbara
USDA Zone 5, Rock Island, IL
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