This is a fabulous cv in my garden. It has a long bloom time-last year July 26 to August 30. The bud count is great at 20 on 4 way branching. All blooms open well and each is consistently colored and shaped as pictured above. It reaches even more than the 27 inches registered. I measured it at 28 inches. The plant increases moderately. It is hardy and not bothered by the freeze/thaw weather I have in the winter. This one is a keeper here.