In my zone 7 eastern North Carolina garden my summers are long and hot with high humidity. Every Austin rose I have ever tried contracted overwhelming black-spot. This variety was no different. The flowers are fragrant in cooler temperatures, but lost most of their scent in the heat. In most cases I will not judge a rose for black spot resistance until it has been in the ground in the same spot for at least three years. This allows the pathogen to establish itself in the soil and debris around the rose. Roses that appear resistant during the first two years often begin contracting the fungal disease in the third year. Young Lycidas began showing signs of black-spot almost immediately.

How does Young Lycidas survive zone 5 as own-root? Thanks.

I was pleasantly surprised at how long Young Lycidas lasted in a vase! About 4 days, which is great for an Austin rose. Wonderful fragrance and color, too.
UPDATE: I wanted to add to my earlier post that the blooms seem to last longer in a vase than on the shrub. It's grown very well since I planted it about a month ago - seems very robust. There are mixed reviews on the internet garden forums, but for me in 7B (humid Piedmont NC), it's a great rose so far. And again, gorgeous scent and deep violet-tinted magenta blooms! I'm loving this Austin rose! Perhaps the source of the plant makes a difference. If so, I recommend Roses Unlimited in SC, which is where I purchased mine via web order.