Great rose for hot dry climates. I planted Incantation and Gruss An Achen at the same time, in the same location. This summer has been a continued drought for Ca., and to add to it El Nino conditions that increased the heat in the final months of summer, ending in mid-October with temps at 104. Gruss An Achen did not make it through September, I had not been careful to give it extra water during a heat spell. Incantation was not even fazed by the missed watering and was blooming. During October's heat wave, all the Hybrid Tea's either had small ugly blooms, or none at all. The Austins and some OGR, had no blooms and the leaves fried on some. But Incantation (along with my China's and Tea's) was blooming cheerfully. I had this rose in the front of my yard, so the neighbors could have something to enjoy as they walked by. But I have decided to move this rose to a spot where I can see it often and enjoy it more. Highly recommend for hot dry climates.
I didn't realize that, thanks! But I am going to have to edit my profile. I see that you put yourself as a beginner. I put myself as experienced since I have been working hard in my yard for 16 plus years.( My friends think I am.) But on HMF, I realize I am just a rookie:) I am enjoying my learning curve.
