I absolutely love First Crush!! Is this your first year with it? It's kinda slow to open but good gravy it's gorgeous in every stage getting to that beautiful full blown bloom. Your pics look beautiful of it! Judy

Yes I just planted it. Kind of cheating since I bought it with a million buds on it! After getting so many bare roots I needed some instant gratification haha. It smells divine.

Thank you! How long have you had yours?

I love the ruffled edge of first crush ! And I hear ya on the instant gratification thing .. That's how I ended up with Beverly and fire opal ! :)

forgot to reply to your other question about trax farms , I think I was there once but can't place it !

Have you been to soergels orchard ? It may be a drive for you but it is also a winery and grocery and bakery and excellent little lunch place. Now it's been years since I've been but they had a lot of wonderful plants and roses ! If you have never been it's a sweet little spot to visit. They even had a bee hive behind glass with tubes for the bees to travel in and out so you could see. It was my favorite place to go after church !

They're looking good, Ashley!

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Benjamin Britten

First Crush

So full of buds and blooms! Last year I moved my 2nd year FC after the first flush and it never bloomed again. It seems to have recovered now so I hope I will be as lucky as you.

First crush is beautiful, can't wait till mine starts blooming

First Crush has been pretty tough here in Z8 on own root. I have her in full sun, mainly shade, sand, clay, and she seems to behave no matter how challenging the conditions. Strong fragrance that unfortunately doesn't agree with my nose though she's beautiful in the vase!

Great photos! :-)

Lilyfinch yes Soegels is great! We go there every year for the pumpkin patch when they do the hayrides and games etc. The kids love it! Unfortunately a little too far to pop in and check out the roses. Although knowing they have a good selection I may be tempted to make the drive haha!