[hubballi]

Took it out the pot and seemed moist. I did put plenty of rotting leaves in there to retain moisture. The shoot that easily fell over was rotting at the base. I did mulch it over too. It's now planted in the soil so will wait and see. It's Victoria variety.

[Aunt Sally]

Ah... Never mulch OVER the crowns, only around the plant.  This could have been your problem !