This plant arrived in the awful July/August heat, but was containerized well, to keep moisture in the root system. Since the very beginning, this little plant has bloomed its' heart out for me. It might have been a 3 plant when I first received it. 2-3 months later, it is at least 12 tall also nice & bushy. It took to the clay soil well, and hasn't complained one bit. I'm amazed!