One of the best medium to deep yellow roses for hot climates. Even in 100F degrees the flower color is non-fading and the fragrance is sweet. It sends up individual flowers as well as occasional sprays; however, bloom size is large and gets even bigger if side florets are removed. The flower form is variable with the best flowers in the autumn, it starts off urn shaped and tends to be very full of petals like the old Hybrid Perpetuals; when fully open resembles Jacques Cartier. It's beautiful through all stages, but sometimes has flowers with less petals if stressed. The stems are thorny, long, thick, and strong with no tendency to nod, and flower life is good, lasting several days on the bush or in a vase. Sets hips but needs to be deadheaded because sometimes not all petals fall off and some remain to dry on the plant. A minor fault considering the very high petal count. I don't know whether it will ball in wet weather. Strong growth with beautiful glossy dark green foliage and good resistance to disease, but is not completely immune -- better than average. Height hovers around 36" but maybe it's because I keep cutting the flowers for indoors. Gina Lollobrigida is probably my favorite yellow Hybrid Tea and is highly recommended. Give it a try, I bet you will like it.