My First Love. My Best Love.

Chapeau de Napoleon was the first OGR I ever wanted. Seeing him bloom for the third time this year, I don't think I will ever love a rose as much as I love this rose. Sure, he has an ugly habit, and many people only grow him for his unique mossed buds, but to me his flowers are the most beautiful in the world.

Whenever I show him off to people in person they never seem impressed. It's no wonder I'm such a lonely person, LOL...I want people on the street to gawk at him and appreciate his robust blooms. People only seem to notice the asters in the fall!