In a recent trip to New Zealand it was a delight to find in bloom autumn- or fall-blooming species. Included among them was Haemanthus coccineus, growing in large clumps. Splendid! Also blooming were several cyclamen species, colchicums, autumn-blooming snowdrops and Zephyranthes candida. None were labelled, so I've mostly stuck to common names. What a delight it was to see them at this time of year! I include images of just the latter two. (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