Preorder-We begin shipping here in the south early February (We are located in Georgia). We begin shipping further north in March,and April. We begin shipping as soon as nighttime tempatures in area to be shipped to is above freezing. Keep in mind-it most likely will still be too early to plant outside when it is shipped. We can hold plants-contact us before order is placed about holding orders. We guarantee that plants arrive alive. Contact us within 24 hours of receiving if there is plants arrived damaged. Medwardbailey@yahoo.com