The petals are vivid crimson, very dark and matte towards the edges, paler towards the center. The color glows. Semi-double, lovely stamens. No sign of the spotting found on the parent plant. Rugs, Gallica foliage. Loves to sucker. it appears wants to make a short thicket. May 23, 2016. San Francisco, CA.
This is an OP seedling of This is the first bloom cycle for an OP seedling of 'Alain Blanchard' Not quite completely unfurled. Scented. The plant has been in a pot for almost six years. May 23, 2016. San Francisco, CA.