Thomas Tew was my very best bloomer this year in zone 7A. All of my DLs are first year. I got two fans from Maryott's on 7/11 and planted them in two very different beds. Both shot up scapes and began blooming in August. The blooms were stunning! I'm really looking forward to next year when they have had a chance to really settle in. It's a definite winner in 7A.
