I added this one in late 2015. It had been on my want list for a long time. It did increase and I did have bloom this year. I just love the color Of Black Plush. I moved it this fall to a spot where it will really have the chance to shine......I hope! It was an early one for me also. Blooming in mid-June. I will give it more time to settle in before I know how accurate the stats are for me.