Peace Rose

I've finally got around to stringing up the wire over the front porch for the climbing peace rose. Its original purpose was to support the Bougainvillea planted below the corner post but that plant has demonstrated a bad growing attitude and a general lack of vitality. The peace rose however may one day take over the house with its vigorousness. Here's a shot of its first flower this spring, I often find the first rose produced is the best of the season... weird.