prairie point

This is the first blossom on the roses I got last weekend. It has several more buds too, which have a tinge of pink around the edge. The flower is small.

I’ve read that Ducher is the only white China rose. It was introduced in 1869. It is not supposed to get very large. I’ve planted it in a space between my driveway and a tall privet hedge at the edge of the property. It will get good sun in the morning through early afternoon but be shaded in the late afternoon.

Nearby is the Valentine which has buds already too. I’ll post a picture as soon as one opens.