We had one Georgia rose bush when we lived in Stockton CA. It was planted with a southern exposure in full sun, and did marvelously well. Gigantic and beautiful blooms on a 6 foot tall bush. Flowers were actually much more than "mildly" fragrant. We found them in color and fragrance to be similar to "Abraham Darby", but definitely a HT form. The one negative, and a big one, is the thorns. I've NEVER seen anything like them! Huge downward pointing hooks that were extremely thick on all canes, thiick or slender. A real danger to clothes and skin. Truly the most difficult thorns I have ever encountered, including Pink Grootendorst! Anyway, if you can find it (we cannot) and can possibly brave the thorns, this is a healthy, gorgeous rose in all other aspects.

We found Waihiki in a sales barrel as a "body bag" 1 1/2 grade at K-Mart. It is turning into a beautiful plant, and it has gorgeous, fragrant flowers. Had never heard of it prior to stumbling upon it as described above. So glad that we did. It has lovely foliage, too. It is starting to take off, and looks like it will be quite vigorous. Will keep all informed if interested.

Though this rose is certainly beautiful and has a delicious scent, it is NOT a good idea to put this rose in full sun if your climate is hot. We live in Concord CA, zone 9b, and our first one fried within a month in 2013. Our second one was in good shape until the weather started getting hot this year. We moved it to a much shadier position, and that has improved the plant, which is now showing much new growth. If we had left it where we originally had it, this one would have been a goner by now, too. Worth having, but be careful where you place it!