My Brass Band is in decline, so I have another on order. I'm hoping my original has enough cane left that I can take an emergency backup cutting! It may have been a weak plant to start with, as it never got more than 18" tall.
Belinda's Dream always dies way back for me, no matter how well I protect it. Menards and Home Depot are carrying it this year in body bags so of course I bought a few as company for mine. By June, this one is always 3' tall or more, healthy as can be.