I think I would be inclined to cut off that flower as you said, Lindsey. They last really well as cut flowers anyway, and it surely will be less of a demand on the plant. Beautiful color, I am a fool for yellow.
I've had very good luck with all the bare-root starts I've bought here. But . . that being said I'm not keeping count and I know I've lost one or two. Can't necessarily blame it on the re-potting though since I grow outside and it could just as easily be bugs or fungus. Speaking of which, I've got to re-spray everyone with fungicide today too. (note to self)
Couple of new blooms here, my ever-faithful Yellow Bird with really great colors from the cool weather, and noid purple Den. from Trader Joes on at least its third round of blooms this year. (tiny bit of thrips damage on one flower but the second is ok, so it's been dealt with)
