This SunPatiens Lilac plant came in a small pot, but was very healthy. The packaging was excellent! After 'hardening' the plant for a week, I planted it. I have heavy clay soil, but I didn't baby this plant at all. I just dug out a hole slightly bigger than the pot, threw some potting soil in the bottom of the hole, dropped in the plant and filled in the remaining gap with some more potting soil. After an initial watering, I've only watered it when it starts wilting. Within an hour, it looks beautiful again. It's now about 1.5 feet wide. No problems with disease or pest. Nice Plant!