it looks like it might take a little to get established, mine is 2 y.o. and a little weak, hope to get an other flush of bloom this summer. the lilac-blue tones are so amazing! it doesn't have pink hints like many grey-lilac roses, the color and the bloom form remain elegant until the end even under rain conditions, very resistant to rust and mildew compared to my other roses which are all affected! (I do not use chemical treatments) it has a very light perfume, like many modern hybrid teas. big blooms, a nice add in the garden, combined with other pastel tones like Crown Princess Margareta, it displays a great show! it seams that blooms have more petals then Sissi and bear an old fashion style which looks great with Austin roses. I would highly recommend it for its desease resistance, dont' know yet if its a great performer as it do not respond well to rose food like my other roses. A true lilac rose without pink hints and which doesn't fade to grey when aging!