"Thanks that makes me feel even better about my decision to buy saxatilis. I've had clusiana for a year and I plan to see it next spring. >Steve" Hi Steve: I failed to add that all my tulips are always in the (very gritty) ground without ever being lifted. Not that this is a recommended practice but our bulbs are in a southern (cold) exposure on purpose to "collect" cold and as said before, out of direct sun. Give them all a try, you won't regret it, but remember not to bake them. Best Alberto _________________________________________________________________ Charla con tus amigos en lĂnea mediante MSN Messenger: http://messenger.latam.msn.com/