2022…What a year for Stephanie Returns! It has tripled since I planted it, in two seasons, now sitting at 6 fans. Nan, SR did not contract any rust this year or last year, although surrounded by rusty plants.
So, my SR seems to be very unusual in that it is consistently " tie dyed" with raspberry spots. She bloomed from June 24 - July 28, with over 60 flowers. Then she rebloomed from September 6-13 with 7 more blooms. Every single bloom had the spotty tie dye effect. Otherwise it looks exactly like every other photo I've seen of Stephanie Returns. Not sure what's going on, but I like it!