For those in California, I don’t think it matters how close to the coast you live, they grow perfectly well in Pasadena too. And those in the warmer parts of the Southeast US might want to test a few in a well-draining pot outside. Mauro Peixoto, who lives near São Paulo, Brazil decided to try Babiana rubrocyanea because he was mesmerized by their appearance, even though he knew his climate is kind of the opposite of what it expects, and they not only survived, they’ve filled the pot he grows them in. I saw them in bloom. He says he doesn’t protect them from the summer rains that area gets when they’re dormant. I found it hard to believe, but there they were right in front of me. (Although I suspect you could bring them in under the eaves or someplace where it stays dry but outdoors in the warmth. Apparently warm humid air doesn’t bother them? There is someone in the Austin, TX area who grows a number of the South African Cape bulbs and even though she may protect them from summer rains, it’s still quite hot and humid.) —Lee > On Jul 8, 2021, at 8:15 PM, Mary Sue Ittner via pbs <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote: > > It seems like there are a number of California gardeners and one other who would like these so send me your address (privately) if I don't have it from a current or previous email at mailto:msittner@mcn.org and I'll put them in the mail. > > Mary Sue > _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>