Hi Dennis, I leave mine in their pots and do not water them through winter in my cool greenhouse (min 35-40 F). They bloom well until they become crowded, and need a lot of water in the summer. But the best flowering came when I planted them out in the garden, fed and watered them regularly, and dug them up after a frost, dried them off and stored them in dry peat moss, and planted them out in early summer. When they are crowded, they split into pieces that are too small to bloom, so it is best to keep them in clumps separated from their neighbors by at least a foot. P. tuberosa has one of my favorite flower fragrances. I grow it for that alone. Dell, Zone 6 -----Original Message----- From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Dennis Kramb Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 7:26 PM To: Pacific Bulb Society Subject: [pbs] winter care for Polianthes I bought several Polianthes this season which are growing in pots outdoors. We had our first freeze last night, but they seem to be okay. When I do finally bring them indoors is there any particular care they need? Do I unpot them and store in the cool dry basement? Do I set them on a warm windowsill and continue providing water? Dennis in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (zone 6)