torgo wrote:


I was surprised to see the bloom on mine when I bought it - the
pictures really don't represent the early stages of the bloom at all.
[...]
When the bloom first opens, it's mostly white, with just a reddish
tinge around the edges. There is some cream in the center, but the
impression I get is more of a shadow effect rather than a difference
in color. The outer red ring takes over more and more as the bloom
ages. The first two blooms on mine lasted over a week when they were
finally knocked off by a severe rainstorm.

This sounds really nice. I also read Julie (Unique Too)'s post, and this
surprises me, as she is also in Florida and I thought most variations like
this had to do with climate. What part of FL are you in?


The only downside I'd see is having it so close to Scentimental - the
rings and stripes might clash, giving a polka-dots-with-plaid effect.

Hee! Good. I like a lively rose bed. At least there is a Full Sail in
between the two to buffer the colors a bit.