Re: Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
- To: <perennials@mallorn.com>
- Subject: Re: Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
- From: "* &* l* h* <n*@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jan 1998 21:21:11 +1300
Linda
We have Crocosmia here in Zone 10 and it is treated as a weed/nusicene
I would plant them the depth to the size of the bulb in the pot and
outside.
Lara
Ngaruawahia NZ
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> From: Linda Dietrick <dietrick@io.uwinnipeg.ca>
> To: perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject: Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
> Date: Wednesday, 24 December 1997 04:02
>
> Anyone have experience growing Crocosmia 'Lucifer' in northern zones? I'm
> in zone 3 and have some bulbs that I'd like to start indoors. When should
I
> start them? How deep should they be planted in the pots? How deep
outdoors?
>
> Also, I understand that Crocosmia, esp. 'Lucifer', has been known to
> overwinter in zone 5 if well mulched. I'd like to try that here in a
> sheltered microclimate by my foundation wall. Am I dreaming? Any advice?
>
> Thanks,
> Linda
>
> Winnipeg, Manitoba
> USDA zone 3a
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