Unfortunately, the package was crushed in transit and the top half of my bushes were broken off. I planted them and within a week the stems were sprouting leaves. They recovered slowly but are starting to give tiny flowers. They arrived well packed and hydrated. The breakage was not the fault of Hirts. I will buy more from this company.
Ordered this in spring and planted a little too early for norther Arizona. I lost two branches from freeze , due to my own fault. It has sprung back quickly and butterflies are loving it. Had a great photo to attach but couldn't find a way to do it.
Ordered this plant for my neighbor as her Mother had passed away. Received a healthy plant with 2 stems, and a very, very short 3rd stem. I had asked that it be watered before they sent it & it was nice & moist. Was delighted to find this Miss Ruby in the smaller size! I love Hirt’s plants!
In the past two springs I've order lots of small, flowering shrubs from Hirt's including this same product. So far, I have only gotten three poor quality (damaged or unhealthy) plants. Two of them just occurred and were this species.
