It's a great rose, really surprised me! Tall, very upright, healthy foliage. Glad I put it where it is, against a silvery eucalyptus tree. I was only expecting 4-5 ft tall but it easily gets 6-7 feet each year even when I cut it back by half. I will have to try further back this winter.
Our lilacs have been done for 6-8 weeks here.