Last summer, as a three year old plant, this rose was the best in my garden of Rugosas, OGR, Bucks and shrubs. It leafed out in March (zone 5), about a month before the others, and kept right on growing and blossoming into the fall. Although blackspot was nearby, it didn't pick up any.

I am truly excited to be purchasing one of these rose bushes from The Uncommon Rose. It is part of Americana, and will hold an honorable position with my Hybrid Rugosas and OGR's.