Alstroemeria "Princess Leyla"
I have recently spent more money than I should have done on aquiring a
rather magnificent specimen of this compact, deep red Alstroemeria. Is any urgler prepared to guess how hardy it might be? Franz |
Alstroemeria "Princess Leyla"
"Franz Heymann" wrote in message I have recently spent more money than I should have done on aquiring a rather magnificent specimen of this compact, deep red Alstroemeria. Is any urgler prepared to guess how hardy it might be? Well we have three in our front garden, the two very short ones have been there for two years and are flowering well at this time the other is a taller variety about 30inches tall, bright red, that has been out there for years, starts flowering in May finishes with the frost, sometimes it seems to withstand the cold until much later. Is gradually expanding it's area. Excellent garden plants as far as we are concerned, especially the taller ones. -- Regards Bob in Runnymede, 17miles west of London, UK |
Alstroemeria "Princess Leyla"
In article , Franz Heymann
writes I have recently spent more money than I should have done on aquiring a rather magnificent specimen of this compact, deep red Alstroemeria. Is any urgler prepared to guess how hardy it might be? Ha! And this from the man who a few posts ago was bemoaning the plethora of varieties ;-) -- Kay "Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river" |
Alstroemeria "Princess Leyla"
"Kay" wrote in message ... In article , Franz Heymann writes I have recently spent more money than I should have done on aquiring a rather magnificent specimen of this compact, deep red Alstroemeria. Is any urgler prepared to guess how hardy it might be? Ha! And this from the man who a few posts ago was bemoaning the plethora of varieties ;-) I hold my head in shame. {:-(( Franz |
Alstroemeria "Princess Leyla"
"Bob Hobden" wrote in message ... "Franz Heymann" wrote in message I have recently spent more money than I should have done on aquiring a rather magnificent specimen of this compact, deep red Alstroemeria. Is any urgler prepared to guess how hardy it might be? Well we have three in our front garden, the two very short ones have been there for two years and are flowering well at this time the other is a taller variety about 30inches tall, bright red, that has been out there for years, starts flowering in May finishes with the frost, sometimes it seems to withstand the cold until much later. Is gradually expanding it's area. Excellent garden plants as far as we are concerned, especially the taller ones. -- Regards Bob in Runnymede, 17miles west of London, UK I'll second that, gave some to my mum (who gardens in a cold place) its wonderful for me but is even better for her, at a guess you should be ok down to about -10c but even then so long as the ground where the roots are does not freeze I see no reason why you should lose it even its colder. -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs) |
Alstroemeria "Princess Leyla"
"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message ... "Bob Hobden" wrote in message ... "Franz Heymann" wrote in message I have recently spent more money than I should have done on aquiring a rather magnificent specimen of this compact, deep red Alstroemeria. Is any urgler prepared to guess how hardy it might be? Well we have three in our front garden, the two very short ones have been there for two years and are flowering well at this time the other is a taller variety about 30inches tall, bright red, that has been out there for years, starts flowering in May finishes with the frost, sometimes it seems to withstand the cold until much later. Is gradually expanding it's area. Excellent garden plants as far as we are concerned, especially the taller ones. -- Regards Bob in Runnymede, 17miles west of London, UK I'll second that, gave some to my mum (who gardens in a cold place) its wonderful for me but is even better for her, at a guess you should be ok down to about -10c but even then so long as the ground where the roots are does not freeze I see no reason why you should lose it even its colder. Thanks to all who have reassured me that there is a good chance that I might see it flowering next year as well. Franz |
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