Although I think this post is a bit early, I am too excited to keep waiting for the flower to open completely. I noticed the bud in August and been afraid to acknowledge it in fear it would blast. I bought this in 2016 as a seedling, and it is has produced its first flower, and I am smitten. If it continues to expand I will update the post.
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