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
