A really great rose for me in my cold climate (USDA 5b) with no damage whatsoever despite weeks of frosty mornings and a large temperature difference between night and day during a protracted high-pressure weather system this spring. I have also noted that it easily develops its own roots which means I now have many more of this 'mini' rambler, growing up my apple trees. Christopher Warner just keeps bringing the very best climbers and ramblers. Hat off!

I have a question for those who grow this rose:When in rose season does this one start blooming in your garden? Here in Tuscany,in my garden, it tends to open rather late in rose season, which disappoints me; I wish it would start a bit earlier. But I see amongst the photos on this site that one poster in Germany has blooms in the beginning of June. Could it be that it needs winter dormancy in order to start earlier? Any thoughts you might have are welcome!