Welcome, Juliet! I think you will enjoy this group, I am not one of the more vocal members but I certainly learn a lot! My very first ixia (pumilo) is just now in bloom from a PBS offering last year. What lovely blooms! I was surprised that it did so well considering that we had a full 7 inches of rain Friday and a couple on Thursday night. Hopefully some of our experts will chime in to help you. I know that Mark Mazer, Alberto Castillo and Mary Sue Ittner grow ixia since all 3 donated seeds or corms to the exchange last year. Erin Grace Thomasville, Georgia, USA USDA Hardiness zone 8b, AHS Heat Zone 9