For some reason I didn't see this post earlier - strange. Wow, a hundred buds is super. I would say that my SdlM doesn't usually have clusters, seems to be mostly single blooms that I see. That's going to be a feast of roses when all these buds turn into blooms. As for repeat bloom, I've generally had flowers for at least ten months of the year in my mild climate. It could be that your SdlM is just now hitting its stride.

Thank you Ingrid. I should have realized yours blooms most of the year, in fact I recall you mentioning that before. I hope you’re right about my SdlM hitting its stride. I think yours came to mind because of all your beautiful pictures, which are always an inspiration, along with your other roses.

Sara Ann... that will be a fantastic sight when they all open.. do show a photo if you can..

Thank you Marlorena, I do hope it will have some photo worthy blooms.

Wow! I've never seen anything like that, Sara Ann, even though my SdlM was frequently "disbudded" during the initial flush. (It gets wet in springtime Portland, and I was often forced to remove balls of sealed mush.) One would think stripping the first flush might push an extravagant second flush, but my SdlM never graced me with 100 buds!. Photos please!! Carol