All incorrect. it is Heinrich Karsch, a polyantha, much older than those.

Congratulations! It is Pompon de Paris CL. I thought I had lost it but it is coming back really good this year.

Hi Pat. Wrens like to make an enclosed nest with the hole that's hardly visible. The opening to the nest is on the far side and the wren is sitting down inside it.

Yes that first bloom is always anticipated! Here is a shrub Iceberg captured from someone’s front yard. Our extra rain gave otherwise neglected plants a boost and the cool weather made all the Icebergs in the neighborhood blush. This one was so spectacular I took a picture. Perspective is looking up.