Aryln I have not tried Earl of Essex but if it is reliable for you, I will get it next year would be great to have some bloom in the fall, I hope the weather turns around and we get some moisture I am really enjoying the warmer days it got back up to 50 today again but we really need the rain. I am not sure how many trees I lost this year will have to wait till spring to see what leafs out but they will really be in trouble without some snow or rainfall.