Dear Jane; I have grown the hardy A psitticina *outdoors in a protected spot right up against the foundation of my unheated greenhouse-facing south. And I have one of the princesses,. too 'Anouska' ( purple) less than a foot tall in a large pot. It is very vigorous. Is that the same as yours? I have planted the 'so called' hardy Alsroes outside (Sweet Laura, Liberty etc.) and they barely survive and rarely bloom or get to much size here. Can you suggest anything hardier and tougher than these? Best Jim W. ps I have seen and admire the variegated form but haven't tried it. Anyone have success in a colder climate? It is a beauty. -- 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 +