Well that's just unforgivable.

I

had

to

stare

at

it

for

the

past

ten

minutes. And I should be out in the garden !

Gorgeous bloom, Granny. And might that little green stick be to the left?

WHAT- "and what might that stick be.." I meant.

A fiberglass support rod/stick/pole.
Good bud count too. This year the all dahlias seem to be putting out nice long stems on the flowers.
I'm glad I bought this one.

Granny, Looks like you've been out there with a paint brush, stunning color!