Hi Ellen, I grow a dwarf form of Eucomis autumnalis from Bedford , collected by Cameron McMaster. Raising it under shade clothe I soon noticed it followed a different growth habit to other Eucomis , appearing in late summer and holding its leaves until early spring. Its behaviour is not unlike the summer rainfall Brunsvigia grandiflora and Brunsvigia gregaria. This growth pattern has continued in those grown in a pot protected somewhat by being close to my home. My first flowering was in late autumn and the two flowers are still partially decent in mid winter . Those planted in the open garden have disappeared during early winter. The flower stem is about 30cm tall. Cheers, Rob in Tasmania http://web.me.com/roberth6/Amaryllid_Obsession/