diff --git a/doc-src/content/reference/compass/css3/gradient.haml b/doc-src/content/reference/compass/css3/gradient.haml
index d9b1bd75..917c3f5c 100644
--- a/doc-src/content/reference/compass/css3/gradient.haml
+++ b/doc-src/content/reference/compass/css3/gradient.haml
@@ -15,3 +15,5 @@ classnames:
     Provides mixins to create cross-browser CSS3 gradients.
     To enable SVG gradient support in Opera and IE9, set
     <code>$experimental-support-for-svg: true</code> in your stylesheet.
+    NOTE: At this time, opera won't render an SVG background on a element
+    with a border.