I am so disappointed in this. It looks cute, especially at night with the lights, but it didn’t last a month on the patio, even though I folded it up and laid down if there was any wind. The top appeared to be too heavy with not enough of the pole going into the stand. Blew over many times and now, broken. In retrospect, this umbrella should not be put in a stand, but used in a table. That might stabilize it enough, but I bought the stand that was recommended. I wish I could exchange it, get a refund or credit.