I ordered 3 of the Dragon Blue Fall Aster plants on Aug 6. The shipment was received intact with very bushy, healthy looking plants (quart size). They are planted around a very young red oak tree, so they should still get a good amount of light and regular watering from the drip hose around the tree. On the con side, the pesky deer team immediately discovered my young new Aster plants and took two of them down to about half their original size. The third plant was not touched, so it is standing tall and proud. Deer do not favor Aster plants, so I think this will be a temporary problem. This is the hottest part of the summer here near San Antonio, so if I can successfully keep the deer away from the plants by using organic repellent spray until they flower, I think they will be beautiful this fall (October / November for us). Aside from two of them being shortened, all three are looking very healthy and green. I am extremely pleased with how well this plant has progressed, even in this heat! I am a repeat customer of GrowJoy - they have THE best shipping and customer service!