I don't know why it was introduced as very disease resistance. In my hot and humid climate, it's a blackspot magnet and constantly without leaves. It is hardy though. Tough rose. And it gets octopus like a true climber.
I live 6,000 feet up in the San Gabriel Mountains of San Bernardino County, California. This rose is a little monster, taking over as much area as possible. ALWAYS in bloom during the summer. FRAGRANT GROUND COVER AND Beautiful if you cut a branch.
