I was unsure what flower this was until I saw the bud which seemed to clearly be that of a Rose variety. I believe this lush shrub was that of French Rose (Rosa gallica), aka Gallic Rose, Rose of Provins, and even Apothecary Rose. Copyright 2023 Pamela BreitbergAmong a sea of rich redness, this bud still manages to cause its own attention. Another beautiful planting at Lincoln Park’s Zoo. Copyright 2023 Pamela Breitberg
Beautiful Red, that’s what our God can do
Amen; yes indeed!