Liz! I think the percent of bloom that first year depends on a lot of things. The time planted, and the length of the growing season being two factors that seems to affect them a lot. With our shorter growing season in Wisconsin, I usually am around 50% bloom on new plants. I know other people South of me seem to get a much higher rate of bloom.
Golden Gaga by Painter is one I'm looking forward to seeing, Thanks to Brad.