How exciting! It sure helps being in zone 8a. I remember my first order from Maryotts, and the same thing happened - they sent up scapes immediately - do they have some magic potion? 2 of the ones they sent to me did die - one was reportedly one that does not do well in the north and it was a bonus so not sure why they sent me that one and the other one was Bluegrass Memories. I am trying that one again and planted it in a different spot - hopefully it survives this winter - if not, I will give up. Hopefully, this time, they will send me dormants or ones known to be zone 5 hardy
