yes Lauw, we are having a prolonged summer here in south of Italy, with a serious drought. Most of the Amaryllis belladonna haven't pushed leave so far or very short. Narcissus tazetta of several forms in bloom, Tulbaghia simmleri, Hippeastrum aulicum, Veltheimia bracteata sending scapes, while flowering of Gladiolus daleni has been very short Angelo Porcelli Apulia - south of Italy