I have had moderate success with them. They come as a big spidery looking bulb and if they arrive dry or brittle, they didn't work for me. Take care in planting them. I planted them in several spots and the ones that were successful and have returned have been in a bed that gets full sun on the east side of our home in sandy soil that drains quickly. They didn't come back in a bed that didn't have as good of drainage. I have tried a couple of cultivars. Orange Marmalade and Cleopatra have both bloomed and returned. Fingers crossed for next year. Shot one taken on June 7 2012, shot 2 taken on May 28, 2012. Patti
