I've just been reading threads here and there and wanted to pass along something I was told last week.
I was at one of my favorite local nurseries and got to talking about amaryllis with the son of the owner (I think). He told me that his mother has been growing amaryllis for years and always keeps them outside, even if the weather freezes or even snows. I kept asking, 'Really?' And he kept saying, 'Really!'
Granted, I live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas which is 8a. But our weather is totally unpredictable. Was in the 20s a few or so weeks ago. This week has been delightful with highs around 70F and lows in the mid 50s. Dry. Supposed to rain in a few days and then get cold again.
So I wouldn't worry too much about freezes,
@cuzzx especially because you live in Al zone 8b.
(But I could be wrong.)
