Greetings, all. Last summer, my Amaryllis belladonna waited until September to flower. This year, despite the local summer weather being colder than last summer, I now have more than 10 flower stalks up, and flowers will be along within the week. Very strange, as I expected them to flower even later than last year. Also, I have more stalks from each bulb, 2 or 3 on most. This is perhaps not such a surprise, as the plants had a pretty good period during late winter and spring for foliage, after being frozen back in December, and the bulbs have been in place for 5 years, if memory serves. As for Jane's garden, I vote for ease of care and mixed display. And I want to see it as soon as she feels it is ready for viewing. Kathleen Pacific NW Coast, zone 8, during a cool foggy summer