misshaped flower - why?

[Ghosthunt64]

Don't know, but I'm with Bloomin_Aussie; see what happens next time. Post the results, normal or deformed, I'm curious to see.

[quiltergal]

It's not unusual for first blooms to be a bit wonky. That said a number of variables can affect the growth of the bud. Too dry, too hot, overuse of Superthrive, etc. Keep in mind that plants in bud/bloom require a bit more water than they normally would.

I'd cut the flower as it isn't much to look at. Hopefully next year it will give you a normally shaped one.