I bought three bushes and two I had in containers died suddenly for some unknown reason. However, the bush in the ground did quite well and produced some very pretty blooms and the foliage stayed relatively clean with no disease. The bush didn't get overly large its' first year--only about 3 feet tall--but I think it will pick up next year. I mounded it well for winter so I hope it is hardy and makes it through the winter as I am anxious to see this one mature.

My bush is now in it's second year and while the bush is staying rather small and compact, it is healthy with no signs of any disease or insect problems, and the blooms have a lot of substance and last a long time on the bush and in the vase for cut flowers. The color and bloom form are beautiful. I would like to have this on R.Multiflora rootstock to compare the bush size and vigor to whatever it is grafted on by Certified Growers.