These three hybrids are the best bloomers. Strong stems are a must. I missed staking the stems before a storm, so some ended up soaked on the ground. I will put circles in place earlier next spring to prevent this.

Karl Rosenfield has dozens of blooms on each plant. There are also multiple blooms per stem.

Sarah Bernhardt is slow to open. But the buds are gorgeous.

Duchess de Nemour has slightly asymmetrical blooms.

This last hot pink p double is from my great grandma Pearson’s farm in Ohio. It now belongs to four generations of my family.

I put some beside my mama’s pink urn at her memorial service this weekend. It felt right to have those flowers with Mama for her service.

FLOWER