Sacha wrote:

Good heavens - didn't recognise you!

I had been playing with a nickname and forgot to change it back.

..............................but
Ray says he's seen them this early some years ago and by way of a total
contrast the Solandra nitida in the small double is flowering for the first
time ever - amazing sight.

I'm sorely tempted to try that here, but I need a strong trellis to
support it. It's a magnificent climber, well done.