Bloomed right off the bat, Anna. But had it climbing around a metal fence post with full morning sun and it started to fry. So I moved it to this side of the fence--where the slugs promptly ate it. Tried 'treating' with eggshell and such, thought I lost it. Could see it coming back up this year--the slugs got it again. Dug around and found viable roots and put it in a pot. Where it has done nothing. I plan to get another.