farawayfarmer said: I mean, who cares if there are 30 or even 20 buds,
That would be those of us in the middle of the country and the north who do grow dormants.....
I did see Charlie growing in a garden in Ct. two or three years ago, but it was a fairly new planting and I don't remember noticing the branching or budcount, the bloom was beautiful with the Reckamp glow that line is known for . A few members have posted images to the database, I hope one of them will be able to answer to your question.