09-13-2007, 08:28 AM
We have Japanese pine, rose bushes, camellias, gardenias, and several annuals (snapdragons, vinca, marigolds) considered to be temperate zone plants here in central HPP. The camellia does not bloom as much as the one back in Georgia, but still makes a show. The others seem to be about the same. I have seen, but not yet grown crepe myrtles, junipers, and amaryllis in this area.
Bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, etc that require chilling might have to be refrigerated to trick them into thinking they've wintered over, and they still might not like the climate here. I don't recall seeing these outdoors in Puna.
Cheers,
Jerry
Wow! This makes post No. 500, making me Da Kine. Maybe I need to get a life.
Edited by - JerryCarr on 09/13/2007 12:30:21
Bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, etc that require chilling might have to be refrigerated to trick them into thinking they've wintered over, and they still might not like the climate here. I don't recall seeing these outdoors in Puna.
Cheers,
Jerry
Wow! This makes post No. 500, making me Da Kine. Maybe I need to get a life.
Edited by - JerryCarr on 09/13/2007 12:30:21