Roger, I grow this in a deep bed of pure sand that is in full sun and unprotected year-round. While it is touted as being less bothered by summer water it is also certainly quite happy just as dry as its more sensitive Juno brothers and sisters. They flower well every year but only set seed some years. You can see them at: http://tinyurl.com/2bw4nw/ J. John T Lonsdale PhD 407 Edgewood Drive, Exton, Pennsylvania 19341, USA Home: 610 594 9232 Cell: 484 678 9856 Fax: 801 327 1266 Visit "Edgewood" - The Lonsdale Garden at http://www.edgewoodgardens.net/ USDA Zone 6b