This would've been a keeper if the other flowers were to have been in focus. I personally would've cropped this to include only the dead one and the one that is opening. I'm doing a second look at this and have decided it's very nice.
Love the little peek-a-boo! It's like the bud is coming to life. Though I think the bright colors are a bit overwhelming. Few flowers would have made a bolder statement.
I would've liked to see more done with this photo, but I simply can't place what could've made it better. Maybe if the dramatic contrast between the subjects had more "pop!".