While it's true these blooms don't last long as cut flowers, the plant is absolutely covered with them. It's a fabulous garden plant that blooms very early. Big tubers that multiply rapidly, too. This plant is taller than described for me--at least 4 1/2 feet tall. In late August I even had to add extra staking to the plant. I'm very glad I have this in my garden. It's a good, strong, solid performer.