Well, since this thread has been revived, may I request an updated pic of sweet little Clara Jean? Well, if you feel comfortable posting a pic of her that is. Completely understand if you don't.

Always love when someone brings in that pop of silver color .. congrats to that homeowner for a nice colored palm :)

I have 'J. Otto Thilow' the shrub (love it, love it, love it -- bullet-proof plant and blooms, blooms all the time) and the blooms do look like the ones on the SCU fence climber, sheba. A few odd photos of mine, none of which really capture this rose at its best: A week or two ago, blooms already blowsy (one of the earliest first flushes) From other years:

I will be going with Trevi for my cabin's kitchen countertops, which has matte black cabinets and fixtures. I decided against CLARA because there seems to be more of a mottled effect in the background, and I wanted more white than grey. I also wanted the thin veining to be predominant and no have any distractions. I'm also 14" short of the TREVI and I'd hate to buy another piece for just a few inches! So if you go with TREVI, let me know if you have any remnants!