I have not seen a rose that thrives in my 9b summer this well as a first year own root. Already 3 flushes of flowers and they smell amazing even under the blazing sun. They held up right and looked great in vase with a decent vase life. The vigor is also great. Responds well to every trim. Color, shape, stiffness and number of petals not compromised by our 110 degree summer. I think out of the 40+ roses I've planted, the only other rose that comes close to this all-rounder is Bolero. However, Bolero's bloom (upright form and size of flower) and vase life cannot compete with this rose.