Bulbs for South India

Narad (Richard Eggenberger) narad@alltel.net
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:31:14 PDT
Erin,

These are really excellent suggestions!  Now to locate sources... I  
had asked someone about Lycoris but they said it would be too hot.   
I'm glad you suggested
them because I really love the flowers.  I don't believe I have seen  
tulbaghia in South India but will look around.  I would be very  
interested in hearing about new hybrids of these.

Again, many thanks for writing.

All good things.

Narad

On 25, Sep 2008, at 7:43 PM, jegrace wrote:

> Narad-
>
> I would definitely suggest Rhodophiala bifida, Freesia laxa, a  
> couple of the
> more heat loving Lycoris, and a couple of the Crocosmia that can  
> handle
> excessive heat.  All thrive in South Georgia but also loved my zone  
> 10b
> microclimate in Southwest Florida.   Also are they growing Tulbaghia  
> there?
> I only have the common one but had heard that several new hybrids  
> were being
> worked on.
>
>
> Erin Grace, Thomasville, Georgia USA
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> ]
> On Behalf Of Narad (Richard Eggenberger)
> Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 11:29 AM
> To: Pacific Society Bulb
> Subject: [pbs] Bulbs for South India
>
> September 25, 2008
>
> Dear PBS members,
>
> As I prepare for my departure to India I am inspired to write all at  
> PBS for
> your suggestions as to bulbs that will acclimatize in the hot  
> tropics of
> southern India.  We make our own compost from leaves, cow manure,  
> etc. so we
> have control of soil mixes and sufficient although not plentiful  
> water,
> except during the monsoon, October to December, when we can have a  
> few feet
> of rain in a day or two! Soil pH is neutral to slightly acid.
>
> The red clay soil well amended with some sandy loam and ample  
> compost has
> resulted in extensive reforestation creating a 'Green Belt' around the
> evolving township.  This has lowered temperatures about five
> degrees Fahrenheit so that now our winter low dips to 65 degrees.
> Some bulbs do quite well and I list these below for your information  
> and as
> possible indicators for recommending other species.
>
> I would be most grateful for your suggestions and if there are any  
> spare
> bulbs available we can give a donation receipt for the value on  
> request.
> Currently I am in the process of arranging for a container load of  
> landscape
> equipment such as mowers, aerator, nursery containers, etc. so I may  
> not be
> able to reply to each of you until I get to India at the end of  
> October, but
> that is one of the true benefits of the evolution in telecommunication
> technology.
>
> I am still searching for a number of rain lilies which I list below  
> and
> again, would be most grateful to receive a bulb or two (if they  
> could be
> spared from valuable collections) for the rain lily hybridizing  
> program we
> will begin in two months at the Matrimandir Gardens.
>
> List of bulbous and rhizomatous plants currently growing in and around
> Auroville, Pondicherry and South India.  Primarily only a species  
> and none
> of the finer hybrids.
>
> Acidanthera bicolor
> Alpinia sp.
> Belamcanda
> Canna
> Costus
> Crinum
> Curcuma pallida
> Dahlia (seasonal)
> Drimiopsis kirkii
> Eucharis grandiflora
> Eurycles sylvestris
> Gladiolus (seasonal)
> Gloriosa superba
> Habranthus
> Haemanthus multiflorus
> Hedychium
> Hippeastrum - a pale orange form
> Hymenocallis
> Kaempferia pulchra
> Kaempferia rotunda
> Mirabilis
> Pancratium
> Polianthes
> Zephyranthes
>
> List of Zephyranthes and related species I am currently seeking:
>
> Habranthus concolor
>
> Habranthus gracilifolius (H. extensis)
>
> Habranthus howardii
>
> Habranthus immaculatus
>
> Habranthus juncifolius
>
> Haylockia americana
>
> Pyrolirion aureum
>
> Pyrolirion flammeum
>
> Zephyranthes grandiflora - fertile strain
>
> Zephyranthes treatae
>
> Zephyranthes chlorosolen - best strain
>
> Zephyranthes smalii
>
> Zephyranthes Laredo Yellow
>
> Zephyranthes? Hjalmar Sandre
>
> Zephyranthes refugiensis
>
> Zephyranthes nymphaea
>
> Zephyranthes subflava
>
> Zephyranthes veracunda
>
> Zephyranthes veracunda rosea
>
> Zephyranthes latissamafolia
>
> Zephyranthes fosteri
>
> Zephyranthes crocifolia
>
> Zephyranthes erubescens
>
> Zephyranthes bella
>
> Zephyranthes longifolia
>
> Zephyranthes Starfrost
>
> Zephyranthes Big Shot
>
> Zephyranthes Libra
>
> Zephyranthes Horsetail Falls
>
> Zephyranthes Ellen Korsakoff
>
> Zephyranthes albiella
>
> Zephyranthes Teddy Buhler
>
> Zephyranthes bifolia
>
> Zephyranthes katherinae - darkest red and other shades
>
> Any of Dr. Howard's hybrids and Padre Cicereo's hybrids
>
>
> Thank you again for your advice and suggestions for the  
> beautification of
> these very special gardens.
>
> Richard M Eggenberger (Narad)
> Director
> Matrimandir Gardens
> 'Peace' Auroville 605101
> India
>
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