So I have planted the Ismene Festalis bulbs last March 5th: 9 bulbs
There are 8 bulbs here, and I have added later a paperwhite bulb by the end of March, after being frustrated in forcing it indoors:
the 9th Ismene Festalis bulb, went to the container with my Kniphofia sarmentosa, had nowhere else to put it
Checking on them today, 05Apr, the 9th bulb is showing active growth in this container:
The other 8 bulbs are showing some green at their tips, but not as actively growing yet like the 9th bulb. And surprisingly the paperwhite bulb is the one in active growth
Ah the fun never ceases!