Annette: The blooms on this variety are large. I don't think they are large because of anything I have done. They start blooming from the bottom and work their way to the top. As I recall they only last about 1 week looking this good and then they start fading out from the bottom and working their way up to the top. The flowers are fragrant but the long stamens will tickle one's nose/face
They make a lousy cut flower and will wilt soon after being cut.