I was worried that this rose might not be amenable to our very hot and dry North Texas Summers, having been bred in the Netherlands, but I am delighted that I tried it. It not only had a spectacular spring and beautiful fall flush but there were flowers on it all summer long, even in July and August. Very nice dark green small foliage. I love the colors. It also has pretty berry sized hips in the winter and I hope the birds will like them. It was not threatened with blackspot either. I do have a spray program but some roses get it anyway and this one did not. It wanted to spread too far, but if I pruned a straight shoot it was very good about branching and keeping a more compact shape. I am very pleased with it and can recommend it for our climate.