David, be patient! I have this original division of Summit from Waldor. The Off family is completely trustworthy in their record keeping that goes back generations. Here is their description of the plant I bought.
“C. percivaliana ‘Summit’ FCC/AOS DIVISION OF ORIGINAL Waldor LG.
From the famous firm of Lager & Hurrell. This is one of the classics. Once the premier cut flower for the late fall and early winter holidays. Easy to grow! Very unique fragrance. While you can find newer mericlones of this easily, what sets this plant apart is that it is a division from Longwood Gardens collection.”
Mine was a small division purchased 10/20 and on first bloom (11/18 - 12/15/20), I was way under-impressed as the flowers (2) were what I thought were very small, even tiny for a catt. [Can’t speak to form, as I didn’t know enough to know then and honestly don’t know different species and hybrids now well enough to recognize good form, unless it’s round and flat.]
Repotted 3/21. And again 2/22. It was growing well and went into a 5.5” x 6.5” pot.
Second bloom 7/18/22 (again was 2 flowers) and i took notice as flowers were larger, but still small. It was encouraging though.
It bloomed again 5/23 with 2 flowers, and I was really pleased to see the flowers coming into their own.
For some reason, I have NO photos of this plant’s bloom whatsoever. No explanation for that, except life got in the way. But suffice it to say, patience pays off.
I’m not sure your plant is not Summit. Although I certainly respect those who think it doesn’t look like it. Please keep us posted on future blooms. And, keep your chin up. It’s a lovely flower!!
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