> and does not twine like 'Pink Diamond'. The latter I would not call > "rose-purple" but rather a medium rose pink. I've been assured by > European growers that 'Pink Diamond' is indeed this cross, but it > looks and acts so much like Dichelostemma volubile If 'Pink Diamond' does twine, I'd be tempted to think it might be an accidental ida-maia and volubile cross. Maybe that is what Jane was saying. I do think both species bloom about the same time (outdoors) for me. -- Kelly O'Neill Wet Rock Gardens Flower Farm U-Pick and more at the farm (open in Winter by appointment): 2877 N 19th Street Springfield, Oregon 97477 To contact us: gardens@wetrock.com http://www.wetrock.com/ (541) 746-4444 Business Office for mail or by appointment only: 1950 Yolanda AVE Springfield, Oregon 97477