Mike, my wife got one as a gift in 2013 and I planted it close to the foundation of the house that year. It came back up last year with a few blooms and its nose is peaking up again this year. I haven't given it any special conditions other than the fact that it may be slightly warmer in the winter and it doesn't get super wet as its close to the base of the house. I started some seeds last year and they grew great but because of my error, they rotted. I would like to have a few for hybridizing purposes.