Small Sunny Garden 2, begun 2021, southeastern Arizona, USDA zone 9, Sunset zone 12

Paradise, budded, container-grown plant from Home Depot, was the first rose I planted in the new garden.

July 7, 2023: Paradise is doing remarkably well in the middle of our heat dome, temps regularly exceeding 106 F/41 C daily with single digit humidity and high UV. At this point I only ask healthy survival! Blooms are small and poorly formed, and some new growth turns dry between waterings. But the bush continues to look robust. It receives extra protection from a NW patio overhang and decking.