My Duchesse has had a rough year. The warm winter and late freezes set her way back. I never pruned her/cleaned her up after the winter, and she's been neglected all year. Hopefully, I can give her some care quick and she'll have a nice fall flush. Maybe.

She is usually more egg yolk colored, but in the heat of summer she's lighter and the flowers are much small and raggeddy. I'm hoping her youth has something to do with it, too. She should also be getting more sun from tree trimming.

Sherry

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I hope she grows up for you in a hurry! The Duchess is a beauty, for sure.