Re: callas, Z. aethiopica in particular

From: "George R Stilwell, Jr." grsjr at juno.com> on 2000.11.10 at 20:27:18(5672) Steve, I looked up the notes and it was called 'Hercules Brother' because Dan wasn't positive that it was 'Hercules'. I was hoping for a 6' specimen, would settle for 4', but actually got 1.5'. I'll keep you in mind if I find sources for the species. I'd rather grow the species than the hybrids, but I must admit the ones we got from Oregon Bulbs are spectacular. All of my Zantedeschia are growing outdoors (N. Carolina) and, except for aethiopica insisting on growing in late fall/early winter, I've had no problems. They even seem to thrive in the heavy NC clay. +More The oldest patch of aethiopica is 4 years old. Every year it gets to looking like cooked spinach in mid-winter. I just cut it back and then it seems willing to wait for spring. However, this fall it's a bit on the short side. We have been in the longest drought in NC recorded history. I don't expect it'll bloom this fall/winter. Hopefully it'll be back next spring in better shape. Ray GRSJr@Juno.com ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

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