Two questions.....where in general are you located? and,
do they do well for you?
I'm located near Hamburg, Germany.
And some temperate Pinguicula are doing quite well in my climate, i.e. P. macroceras ssp. nortensis from Oregon.
In fact, P. macroceras ssp. nortensis from Oregon is the best of all growing temperate Pinguicula for me.
My temperate Pings are in mini-bogs in outdoor cultivation all year round.
Climate table of Hamburg, Germany in Fahrenheit: http://www.worldweather.org/016/c00055f.htm#climate
Very good info.
It seems the Nortensis is easier to get in Europe than the U.S.?
I have to say that the Nortensis is actually found in Del Norte County, California.
Specifically, the Smith River drainage, within the Siskiyou mountain region. ( part of is which within the Oregon border)
I have hiked my whole life in this region, the last couple of years I have been looking at the CP's native to my area., I have yet to find Nortensis on my (Oregon) side of the border.
Even though the North Fork of the Smith ventures into Oregon near Chrome Creek, and bordering the Kalmiopsis Wilderness area in Southern Oregon.
Gasquet, Ca. is the place to see the Nortensis in situ.
Those who grow outside, what are the temperate highs for summers in ur area, also do u grow pings in as much direct sun as possible, or shade, and I need some recommendations for how to harden off ping grandiflora for outside life, do most people use tray method or just top water when needed? Thanks