Rose photo courtesy of billy teabag

"David's Dilemma" is well-armed. Most of the prickles are 'descending' but, as with most roses, there is some variation in the angle and the curve. Perth, Western Australia, winter.

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Rose photo courtesy of billy teabag

"David's Dilemma" bloom stems often have three bracts - either two single lobed bracts and a small leaf with three leaflets, or one single-lobed bract and two three-leaflet leaves. Other variations are also seen - eg bracts with one or two formed leaflets as seen here in the lower example. Perth, Western Australia, winter.

Uploaded 2 DEC 20

Rose photo courtesy of Margaret Furness

South Australia, zone 9b, early spring.

Uploaded 4 OCT 20

Rose photo courtesy of billy teabag

"David's Dilemma" - receptacles are cups of varying depth, most are slightly incurved at the top. Proliferating centres are not uncommon, The pedicels are notable for their length. Pedicels generally look smooth to the eye but close examination can reveal a scattering of stalked glands on some. Perth, Western Australia, winter.

Uploaded 2 DEC 20