Butterfly Roses

In Fredericksburg, the city has used the butterfly rose (Rosa Mutabilis) in many of the plantings, most notably at Markt Platz.  It is a beautiful antique type single rose which has 3 colors on one bush.  As the blossom ages it turns colors before shattering.  It is truly lovely.  Here is one of my photos of my rose bush.

This last week I did this 8x10 rendering of these roses.