Thank you Nate!
In 'Tea Roses...' we especially recommended 'Safrano' for its winter blooms but in a warm climate it is as you suggest. The summer blooms are very different. Less well developed - insignificant, fleeting things.
Is this your experience?
'Safrano' is one of the loveliest roses in the garden in the cooler months here in Perth. Apart from the sublime buds and blooms, it has very nice foliage and the new growth is a gorgeous purplish-red colour. Such a generous rose too! It repeats remarkably quickly, and forms many hips if the spent blooms are left on the plant.
I found it was somewhat mildew-prone in its early years but has become stronger and stronger and more disease resistant with age.
'Safrano' - and 'Isabella Sprunt' - are personal favourites and I would hate to be without either of them.
Do you grow 'Safrano' and / or 'Isabella Sprunt'?
Regards
Billy