> > >> 2. It is ESSENTAIL to acquire new cvs actively growing in >> pots. Dormant - bare root - bulbs are doomed to fail. >> > >Perhaps Jim just means this is essential in his conditions. Dear Diane, Jim S and all, Yes this seems to be true. As Jane suggested Crocosmia do much better if they have a 'string' of old bulbs still attached as they would in growth in a pot (mostly). Bare, dry single bulbs have never succeeded in my Zone 5/6 climate. Diane, Can you recommend any of Far Reaches Farm that are especially floriferous, easy or have other good characteristics? Jim - have you tried potted plants? Harder to come by, but worth the slightly bigger investment. A couple bulbs growing in a pot are much costlier than a handful of dry bulbs, but ultimately proved "THE IDEAL' way to get these established. I wonder if anyone else in Zone 5/6 has success growing these cvs? Ellen does, I am sure since I bought one from her. We have yet to get seed on Crocosmia here, but I will certainly try seed as soon as some appears. This may be another means to hardy cvs. Thanks to all. Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +