>Here in Seattle it begins blooming in October and goes through >December or January. I can't grow South African summer rainfall plants unless I water them in the summer - most die otherwise. Peak bloom of schizostylis here is August and September. It is still in bloom, though there are fewer flowers now. -- Diane Whitehead Victoria, British Columbia, Canada maritime zone 8 cool mediterranean climate (dry summer, rainy winter - 68 cm annually) sandy soil