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Amaryllis/Hippeastrum

Frost - worried!

10 years ago

So, I had just received new bulbs from Royal Colors, potted them up and have placed them in my screened in porch. We have had a frost warning and a low last night of 1.9. I brought inside all my tender stuff, but much to my horror, as I realized today - I FORGOT ABOUT THE AMARYLLIS BULBS!!! GAH! Can someone tell me if they have a chance of being alive still?? The pots were sitting close to the wall of the house, so I am hoping all is well. Any thoughts? Thanks.

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kaboehm (zone 9a, TX USA)
10 years ago
Anna,
A few of my hippis were left in pots in the garden all winter, without any protection other than the potting soil, and they are fine. We had a couple of nights where it hit freezing, so with yours being up against the house they may have had some insulation.

While I know you are worried, my guess is that they will likely be fine. It's not as though it was well below freezing. FINGERS CROSSED...

K
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