Sunny Side Over opened a bloom this morning, petals pale cream with cinnamon freckles, and the flower tilts toward sunrise as if offering a salute.
I set up the camera on the tripod, capturing stills and a short loop for the socials, because the way the center seems to glow deserves more than just a memory.
Tracking the number of buds that open per stem matters, so I mark each count in the ledger; the scent is soft but lingers near the west bench at dusk.
Visitors may pass through in June, so we rehearse the greeting script, pointing out the cultivar's history and why it earned this spotlight.
The bloom remains youthful today, so I send a note to the email list with a quiet invitation to come witness the golden face in person.