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Glen, don't hesitate to find 'Jeanne Rowles '. I don't usually buy doubles, but took a chance on this plant. Boy, I was so glad I did. When it blooms, my heart sings. It is that beautiful!!

Cynthia, it took two summers in my garden before I saw one flower on 'Dovealicious'. I almost gave up on the plant, and though about culling it. But on that 3rd summer, in late July, it sent up 5 buds. When it finally bloomed, I was astounded at its beauty. Took my breathe away. I need to move it to a better location but afraid to touch it. It's planted on a steep incline in my mountain garden. I do baby it by working the soil around it with 'alfalfa meal' and enhanced soil because of erosion around the plant. Some of the perils of working on mountain terrain.