Hi Deanna, Its probably the heat more than the drought that is affecting them (though I'm guessing here since neither is a good thing). Orientals aren't as heat tolerant as Asiatics and and sometimes do better in part sun (4 hours direct sun) rather than baking all day if you have hot summers. Are they in full sun, (or even hot afternoon part sun) and how deeply are they planted? Planting deep would help them get additional moisture through stem roots and it would also keep the bulb cooler. Ditto for mulching. After the spring "slug season" a good organic mulch helps retain moisture and keeps the bulbs cool. If hot, dry summers are standard for your area, you might want to amend the soil when you get a chance. Turning in a lot of good organic stuff (I use shredded leaves, leaf humus and peat moss) will help the soil retain whatever water it gets. -Helen

LOL, ponce! Can I show this to my DH? I'm always telling him I'm a genius but he doesn't seem to believe me... :) I grew this last year and loved it also. The blooms are just beautiful. I don't know why I didn't grow it again this year, but after looking for a photo to show you, I was disappointed that I hadn't. I was reminded how beautiful it is! It's definitely going on the list for next season. Glad I could be of help (I don't do too well with IDs, so I'm very proud of myself, lol - and without a picture, no less!) :) Dee

Ingrida, it's sometimes impossible to ID them without flowers. You should get flowers this year, as it looks big enough. Take a picture of it in flower and it should be no problem to ID it for sure.

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