I ordered my favourite hydrageas from different two companies, small pots from another company first and then hydrangea standards from Paramount. The former arrived leaves looking healthy and hydrated. The paramount standards I wasnt happy with and if the delivery driver had let me leave them on his truck I would have done. Although the soil felt hydrated upon arrival, I believe they hadnt been kept well hydrated prior to transport as the leaves were all partly brown which seasonally shouldnt have been the case. All the hydrageas in the garden centre plus the other lot from the other company were green and lush. However I watered the standards daily and have planted them out after decided not to send them back. Two have signs of bud and I am hoping to see sign of the third too. Crossing everything that next year they will be happier and healthier.