Gymnospermium cultivation

[Paul Cumbleton]

I sadly lost my Gymnospermium albertii this winter. I think it probably was too wet and too cold. How do people grow these plants? I have always been unsure about watering in particular. When should watering commence? Several species are snowmelt plants so I wonder if they would be better not watered until late winter? Any cultivation advice would be much appreciated, there is surprisingly little on the web.
Thanks
Paul

[Darren]

Mine grows alongside my Cape Bulbs Paul. I water it In September with them. Then just keep the plunge damp until I see the shoots emerge - often around Christmas time. I feel it would be more in character kept dormant for longer. I do wonder if it would be worth keeping it dry and warm until November before starting it. When I have lost it in the past it was due to being too damp in Summer.

[Paul Cumbleton]

Thanks Darren, it's always interesting and helpful to hear how others go about growing things. In future I will endeavour to keep them more on the drier side through the winter.

Paul