This one has certainly earned it's keep in my yard. This thing blooms it's head off all year long. Definately one of my more vigorous bloomers. The blooms don't last too long, but that OK because the shear volume makes up for that.

This was a J&P own root that I planted last season, so this is it's first full season in the ground. This is one that doesn't need three years to get going I guess. :>)

Here is a shot of the whole bush. Sorry, it was getting dark and I was in a hurry and didn't take the time to remove the few skeletonized leaves that were visable. (and also ignore a bit of fungicide residue as I just sprayed last night) :

A few closer shots. (the pink blooms on the left are Chicago Peace, btw.)

Beautiful bloom, ugly $#%^# beetle!!! (on the unopened bud to the lower left of the center bloom)

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Another garden passer-by enjoying the display.

thanks for looking!