I have not been able to get the best out of my St. Patrick, although it seems to be improving. My plant is own-root from Roses Unlimited and is now in its 3rd growing season. It does come through winter OK but just doesn't have the vigor I would like to see. I ordered another last year on multiflora from Palatine and that plant was slow to start last year but made it through winter and is just now finding its way. So I still have hope.

This pic is from 2 days ago - my best bloom on St. Patrick yet.