May 2009 There are two problems with Pristine: not much smell and almost as soon as a flower opens the petals fall off. A bloom will last maybe a full day. Sometimes two, but I don't think I've seen one keep its petals for longer than that. I still think it makes for an interesting picture every now and then, though. :-)
	May 2009 IThe weather's been very cool (and dreary and overcast!) the last couple of days. The effect on the roses is interesting, though, since heat brings out different colors. When it's warmer, Pristine has a lot more pink. I thought this almost completely white version was neat to see. I'd like the sun back now, please!
	June 2009 I moved the bird feeders so I can see them from the swing. They don't seem to mind. :-) It's kind of fun to have the regular feeder back up. I'd been using a seedcake one for a while in its place. That attracted the grosbeaks (yay!) but it also attracted a ton of crows. Would like to reduce that.
	July 2009 Pristine is certainly a pretty rose... I just wish it stayed pretty for longer and had a smell!
	October 2009 Pristine has had several lovely blooms out in the last few days. They'll all be falling apart tomorrow, of course. :>
	November 2009 It's all ruffly!
	November 2009 I'm really liking having roses on the deck. And Pristine has been growing predominantly in that direction for some reason.
	December 2009 The inside of a Pristine bloom. It almost looks like a pure white flower! Only the outermost petals of this flower have pink on them. Too much cold weather.
	December 2009 Pristine may not have the strongest smell and its petals fall way too fast, but it's certainly a strong plant. Tall, sturdy, and it keeps putting out the flowers. More weather signs: only a touch of pink in the outermost petals.