Two nights ago we had a low of 31* and today a forecast of 96*. That high temp worries me as much as the low ~ a little rough on spring flowers and new lily shoots.
Lorn, I agree with your assessment, particularly with the vulnerable "dense floret of leaves" period. I lost most of a clump of Gluhwein (for this season, hopefully) due to top rot from the copious rains and heavy dew. The stems were a least the size of a quarter in diameter and very leafy. I've removed all the mush and hope the remaining leaves will see it through to nourish the bulb.
