Strange bud

Found this while dead heading yesterday, leaves growing out of a bud which appears to have leaves close to its base.





Not seen anything quite like it before. The rose is Maiden's Blush and old alba variety.

Sorry the pics are a bit dark, took them indoors last evening, may retry today in decent light.

 

I only know that from a painting by Redoutè. I had never seen it "live" so to say. Wow

Check this:
http://www.rosarian.com/graphics/images/redoute/rosa_gallica_agatha_prolifera.jpg

 

Where has my link gone? Bah!
Try this:
http://www.rosarian.com/redoute/gallica2.html
and scroll down for the Rosa Gallica Agatha Prolifera.