Unlike Cuba its peer, Angels Mateu is not strong own root and I have had mine now for almost 4 years and it is only slightly larger than when it arrived in June, 2011. It does bloom, however, and the pics here are precisely the color seen in my garden, sort of a glowing terracotta pink. Mine is terribly black spot prone. It is, however, relatively hardy as it has survived winters (albeit in a pot in my garage) that others have not.

Can anyone who has grown this rose give me some information as to what I can expect? For instance, how big is it likely to get? Does it prefer lots of sun and heat, or does it need a bit of shade? Thanks.