Mine are all in the ground. You should be able to grow them in the ground in S.C. . You might need a little frost protection if you get routine frosts. I replant the ones that have heaved out of the ground, and split off the offshoots in the spring (after blooming) when they have started their active growth. Check out my article "Grow Amaryllis in the Southern Garden" in the Jan 25th ATP Newsletter .