Hi, all, I noticed yesterday that my Velthemias are breaking dormancy. After babying them in pots for awhile--where they did nothing-- I planted them out in a semi-protected flowerbed. They've put on a lot of growth and bloom beautifully every year. I believe I have capensis, as all bloom at the same time, even though one of them insists on retaining its foliage long after the others have shed theirs. In fact, it still has its ratty old leaves. I'll keep better watch on it and see what it does. Sue Haffner Clovis Ca