I am also a beginner but according to Maranatha Nursery they said does better planted in ground. I would check with them.

Thanks Pellis. Ive had my garden re-done and i dont really have much room for planting anything big in the ground - only a little terrace area. Aw I shall just clock on with him, and next time round i shall do my research before I buy. . Maybe i could hang some baubles on him to brighten him up a bit eh? he he

You could trade him to me! I have lots of different ones, most without tags - just email through 'My Page' me if you want to trade.

I had HH. Bloomed the second year for me, then died over the winter, planted in ground. I'm in NC.

Kay, Thanks for the offer of a trade, i appreciate it. However, I will hang on to him a while and see how i get on.
Kasha, well its nice to hear someone got one to bloom. Hope springs eternal eh? he he

Yes it was a beauty. It thrived for me from a cutting, but the winter did it in!