I have had Free Wheelin for 7 years. It has been very variable in its growth habits in my climate. The first 6 years it bloomed fairly good. This past summer the plant seemed stunted and did not bloom at all. Our last 2 winters were bad. Increase has been very slow. I think I only have about 4 fans. I don't know if it is weather related (had an unusually cool summer). We did have ample amounts of rain though and it did receive fertilizer like all of my other daylilies. I still will keep it because I love the large flower. If we ever move to our place farther north, I probably would not chance bringing this one with us.