Now I'm sorry I'm so late to answer, lol! I was away for a bit. Yes, the big potted one should do just fine planted in the ground. You don't want to whack off any roots if possible but do try to straighten them out and loosen them up when you plant it. It may wilt some at first from transplant shock but it should come back from that with no problem if you keep it well watered but not too soggy wet. I wouldn't recommend any fertilizer on it until you see new growth starting. That usually means the roots have started to recover and it can support new growth and take up nutrients.

Glad you didn't give up. Life offers very few guarantees. I have very healthy $2 bulbs and got burned on $20 bulbs. One day at a time...red blotches are easier to treat...virus can't be treated that we know of at this point. K

Webkat, I'm sorry if I stepped on your toes by posting some of my pics on your thread. I am still new to this and am feeling like a proud new parent with all my new plants. I guess this was not the time and place to post my pics and love for these plants. Again, I'm sorry if I did something that should have been posted on a whole other thread.

Darn Michelle, I missed your reply to my thread! So Sorry!Thank you for your thoughts on the seedling. I hope it gets better but I have so many that I want to see that are scaped. I am axious to see them..Keep watching!! Ellie laurelin, it does seem to bare it all and thats a good thing. Nothing in hiding there! Hehehe!! Thank you!!...Ellie