The exquisite bud-within-a-flower form of this rose makes it a winner on the show bench. Labelled Rosa ‘Dr. John Dickman’, this flower only has a hint of the mauve colour I’ve seen in other pictures – perhaps that’s the effect of the light level in the marquee, or it may be that the flower will develop more pronounced mauve tones as it matures. It’s a miniflora rose, which means that the leaves and flowers are larger than a miniature rose but smaller than a floribunda.
This precise little rose may not have the big-hearted, free-spirited, loveable ruffle of the English roses, or the powerful scent that several of you ask me about, but it’s hard not to admire its neatness and the care with which it was presented.
Taken at Lancashire’s Chorley Flower Show earlier this year and shared as part of Cee’s Flower Of The Day.
Susan Rushton 
Absolutely beautiful Susan, and all the more precious for being a smaller rose!
I’d never heard of it before. I see it is well rated on HelpMeFind but the picture is nothing like this one.
Wow – it is neat and tidy. I think I would have really loved it when I was younger and preferred buds over fully opened roses. Now I like the “big-hearted, free-spirited” roses, maybe even with a blemish or two. Oh, maybe that is what I have become. 🙂
There’s a lot to be said for that!
Most definitely a perfect rose for today 😀 😀
Thanks, Cee – and thanks for hosting!
Ah, lovely!
Glad you liked it!
Beautiful 😀
Thank you 🙂
It’s a standout.
It’s interesting after a show to see which flowers or show gardens stay with you longest – they’re not always the ones you expect.
Wow! It is a perfect rose!
Thank you!
I’ve realised that what I don’t like about Hybrid Teas (and this floribunda) is the way the outer petals reflex to get two points. They look hexagonal and sharp. I have to admire this perfect specimen, but I do prefer a soft English or old rose.
I’m more open to variety in roses than I used to be, although part of that is knowing the likely response of some of my followers. I seem to hear them whisper in my ear as I write.
Yes, that’s it exactly: a bud within a flower! “Precise” is such a good word for it. It is the best of both worlds, both bud and bloom. I do understand the allure of the “loveable ruffled” roses, but the small and tidy have their place too. It’s a beauty!
I agree – well said!
The composition and lighting is perfect, too
Taking pictures of flowers under marquee lighting is always a bit hit and miss – I’m glad this one was a hit with you!
i should say so! What a beauty!
The leaves help – they act like a triumphal stripe (if there is such a thing).
Triumphal stripe! Love it!
Oh my! A perfect photo of a perfect rose! I wouldn’t have guessed it was a small rose. Gorgeous!
It’s always hard to tell the scale with a close up, especially if there’s nothing else in the picture to act as a reference.