Pretty new to all this, but I have noted that many first year blooms don't stand up to sun/rain. I wouldn't write off a new CV. My second year blooms, with a few exceptions, are all much better. Here are a few that really impressed me this year. All are dips, though. There are many more here, I discard by the second year if the blooms aren't up to snuff. Little Dandy and Little Wart were outa here after the first few blooms, this year.
Adena Imposter. This is a 2018 addition that is really wowing me. Sun/rain don't degrade the blooms at all!
Creative Design. Pattern is set in am and does not change.
Grape Stomping. This one did fade a bit in first year. None of that this year!
Hummingbird. This was a 94 degree day with a hard rain later. Blooms still perfect!
Snowboarding. Amazing huge blooms that are virtually bullet-proof. Another neat thing about this one, the blooms do a credible job of curling up neatly when spent. Love that.
