I don't think it has made a noticeable difference to flowering times, Andrew. It all seems to be running to it's usual schedule, just the heat and drought was a problemwater wise. It has cooled down since you were here in NZ. Ina Ina Crossley Auckland New Zealand Zone 10 On 23/03/2013 7:36 p.m., AW wrote: > (http://www.flickr.com/photos/94305835@N04/) > > There has been an extended drought in the region. So, I wonder if this is > the normal time to bloom (mid-March) or whether it is early. Ina, you should > be able to answer that one! > > Andrew > San Diego