I have a Julia Child that has been in the ground for five years and survived last year's drought and this year's higher than average heat, as well. Did droop and lose leaves and I did deep-water it a couple of times both summers. But it is a tough cookie. Have afternoon shade, which may have made the difference, just thought I'd add this one as an idea. I also have a shrub rose that came from a source I will not name. Was supposed to be a Gizmo and turned out to be a single-flower pink, wild-looking thingie that I CAN'T kill and roots like crazy from cuttings. Transplanted it twice, no problems. Have a rooted cutting in a container that I have cut back twice and is already in need of another trim. Happy to post photos, then send it to you if you like it.
