When I first saw Melissa in a friend's garden, it was blooming the same time as Lemon Chiffon. I knew they weren't the same, I actually thought Melissa had nicer color and form. But that's just me. I told my friend at the time, the same thing too.
I added Lemon Chiffon this year. It will be interesting to compare them here. Lemon Chiffon gets all the attention and the price has stayed quite high. Hopefully Melissa will be put on the market (I was told it was sent to growers for cultivation and propagation) and give Lemon Chiffon a run for its money, well deserved at that. Nicely scented as well!
Double Joseph Rock does very well in fully double flowers that are fragrant and many blooms. I am also happy that it produces seed (open pollinated)
