Linda, We grow both types in our nursery and they are just now producing flower spikes/buds (Zone 7b, Grass Valley, CA). I don't expect to see flowers for at least a week. This has been a cold wet spring here so we are a little slow this year. In my experience, it is not uncommon for CA. native bulbs to settle in a season before they bloom. I bought some D. 'Pink Diamond' from the same supplier a few years back and some bloomed the first year while others waited till their second year to bloom. Also, you could be over doing the nitrogen in your soil and or perhaps be a bit low in potassium or other nutrients. Are they planted in a shady or sunny location-this will influence blooming and dates. Regards, Nancy Gilbert -----Original Message----- From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of lwallpe@juno.com Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 2:40 PM To: pbs@lists.ibiblio.org Subject: [pbs] Dichelostemma List Members: I'm looking for a little information/advice on Dichelostemma 'Pink Diamond' and d. ida-maia and not finding much. I purchased and planted bulbs last fall from Brent & Becky's Bulbs. Listed as hardy in USDA zones 5-8 and blooming late spring, native to Western U.S./California. I am in zone 6a, Cincinnati, Ohio. Lots of foliage appeared this spring but I see no flower spikes coming on. Should I not expect bloom this early, do they need a year or two to settle in? Thanks for any information! Linda Wallpe ___________________________________________________________________ Get Juno Platinum for as low as $4.97/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 250MB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno.com/half/ to sign up today! _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php