I got a single fan of Tusk last summer on the LA. No one bid against me and I got it for an really reasonable price.
It arrived looking great, but did poorly in a pot. In desperation to save it, I popped it into my dip bed (the only bed I had completed at the time) I thought I lost it, but when late fall came, I had some nice, seedling height growth (perhaps 6 inches). It is well mulched, and I am hoping it survives the winter. I really don't expect it to bloom this year, but hope it survives. It is not in the bed I wanted it in - I had planned to put it near my house so the warmth from the house would help it through the winter since it is an EV. On the other hand, this winter has been pretty mild so far, so I am crossing my fingers.
Joy, I consider my yard a "work in progress" - the same as my house.
And I know what you mean by the LA- I bid on 3 last week, thank goodness, I was outbid on all 3 auctions! With my son's wedding looming, I REALLY shouldn't even be on that site! ~Jan
