These are pics of the very first buds on my S Guaranitica that I described in my prior comment. I am very pleased with the color and the plant sure looks the same as your beautiful Blue Ensign
@Sheridragonfly ! Will post a pic when flowers open- I know there are several varieties of bloom color of S Guaranitica so mine may not be Blue Ensign. But I still think it is going to be beautiful and I still like Blsck and Bkue, however I like this one better!