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First Bloom for this Newbie!

12 years ago

This is my Double Delight Rose. I bought her along with a John F. Kennedy and a Mr. Lincoln. Go figure she was the first to have a bloom along with the two males. ;)

I couldn't contain my excitement so here she is. Her name shall be Aphrodite. (Excuse the corniness.)

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kathy9norcal
12 years ago
Wait! She is even prettier as she ages. (Unfortunately, I can't claim the same!)
seil zone 6b MI
12 years ago
Congratulations! And you know what? The thrill of that first bloom happens every year!
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brkieffner
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12 years ago
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She's opening up so nicely now. And her scent is so fragrant!
Krista_5NY
12 years ago
Wow, beautiful pics showing the bloom progression, thanks for posting.
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
12 years ago
Your first bloom looks great, congrats!
canadian_rose
12 years ago
That IS nice!! I bought one this year, but I don't think it likes the cool rainy weather here.

I had one bloom that was bull headed. The foliage is gross (and I never have foliage disease here) and the growth is wimpy and scraggly. So far not impressed. LOL

I think I had better stick with the newer better performing roses for here.

Yours is lovely, and I can only imagine the wonderful fragrance.

Carol :)

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