Thanks all. I might try to construct a large cloche with plastic and stakes,
and keep them well watered in winter. Moving them closer to the brick wall
might help a bit too.


"veraphil" wrote in message
...
I have one near Albury NSW that has survived for 4 years so far. It has
kept
going through at least a dozen -3 degree frosts, without any special
attention - although it is within a metre or so of a steel shed. One thing
I
believe in with frost sensitive plants is to keep them well watered
whenever
there is a possibility of frost. When I planted mine, it was only about
10cm
high and it is now over a metre though so far I have not had a good
display
of flowers - but I am still hoping.
Regards
Phil.