wow that must be an awesome site when in bloom. It could never get that big here. Roses go back to sticks in winter and have to be cut back. It is amazing how fast they are up an blooming once Spring pops. I would love for my lavender rose to get that large. I think that is an amazing color. Mine is planted in the shade and I have never given it the care it deserves. It gets forgotten. I am going to try harder this year. Nothing new today. Dolly has lots of new buds coming along. shirleyt