I just planted this rose last year and it didn't receive much care but grew quite a bit. It is planted in the vicinity of two large trees and a 4 ft. fence so it does get some shade in the afternoon. After an unusually cold winter here in North Carolina, this rose is coming out of dormancy beautifully! It looks stronger than ever. I pruned and fed it this week and noticed it is sending up new basal growth and foliage is glossy, dark green. It only bloomed once or twice last year but the blooms were beautiful and fragrant and the plant looked healthy while the rest of my roses looked pitiful from blackspot and japanese beetles. It has long arching canes that look nice along the fence and I'm curious about how bushy it will get. Wonderful rose and I can't wait to see what it does this year! Definitely recommended for this area.