skip to main content

Will these bulbs grow in my hot climate?

10 years ago

Hi,

I just received following bulbs from some friends in UK. Can some one tell me if they will grow good in my hot climate. I am in winter hardiness zone 10b (winter is short and mild) and my summers are very hot and dry from May-June (constant temps of 40-45C) and humid hot months from July-August (monsoon). Should i wait and plant them in fall (the usual time we plant most bulbs) or plant them right away?

1- Galtonia candicans
2- Crocosmia emily mckenzie
3- Nerine alba
4- TRITELEIA laxa corrina

Regards,
Khabbab
Lahore, Pakistan

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (2)

calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9
10 years ago
I would wait and plant in the fall. I see no reason why they would not do well, assuming you have water available. Al
Donna
10 years ago
In my Zone 8 garden, Galtonia and Crocosmia are planted in spring. I have grown both. Galtonia didn't do too well. My climate is very hot and very humid. They didn't like it. The Crocosmia do well with afternoon shade. Triteleia declined and disappeared after a few years. Your climate zone is even hotter. You won't know until you try them.

Related Stories

GARDENING GUIDES 7 Bulbs That Flourish in Mild Climates

Fall planting: For gardens that don't see harsh winters, different guidelines for choosing and planting spring-blooming bulbs apply

GARDENING GUIDES 6 Dependable Ground Covers for Warm Climates

By Steve Asbell

Swap some lawn for these drought-tolerant clumping plants — and watch your maintenance efforts diminish while they easily grow

GARDENING GUIDES 7 Tropical Bulbs for a Summer Garden That Wows

By Steve Asbell

Try these stunners in summer's powerful heat for garden thrills with an exotic flair

GARDENING GUIDES Yes, You Can Grow an Edible Garden on a Hot, Dry Site

Difficult garden spots don’t need to deter you from planting trees, herbs and other delicious food plants

GARDENING GUIDES 6 Unsung Bulbs for Fall Planting

By LuAnn Brandsen

Don't hang up your spade after summer — plant these unusual bulbs in fall for a spectacular spring show

GARDENING GUIDES 7 Fall Beauties for Mild-Climate Container Gardens

We're talking long-term relationship: These showy shrubs will bring color to your container garden autumn after autumn

FLOWERS 5 Sensational Flowering Vines for Warm Climates

By Steve Asbell

Splash your garden with bright tropical color from late summer through fall with these showy trailing and climbing beauties

PATIOS Landscape Paving 101: Travertine Keeps Its Cool in Warm Climates

By Falon Mihalic

Travertine is a gorgeous paver for a pool surround

SOUTHWEST GARDENING Understanding the American Southwest's Three Main Climate Zones

If you live in one of the arid or semiarid regions of the U.S. Southwest, this gardening zone guide is for you

GARDENING GUIDES Great Garden Combo: 3 Soft-Looking Plants for a Dry Climate

Weave a romantic tapestry with this drought-tolerant combination of plants as tough as they are lovely

Sponsored

Veteran Brand Home & Commercial Services

Industry Leading General Contractors in Ohio

More Discussions

Variegated lily of the valley

3

Plant ID? Does anyone recognize these bulbs?

6

Camass dies every year

0

Daffodils favorites - 2024

1