I planted my arctic blue in fall as recommended by Heirloom, and immediately got blooms the following spring. By the end of summer, the plant was looking very healthy and filling out beautifully. It also appears to have some disease resistance. While my other roses have some black spot, this one has avoided succumbing to it very much. It already is leafed out in preparation for spring, and it's just mid-February.

This is the second year for my Arctic Blue, she is a beauty!!! Many small flowers, delicate and sweet. She has been blooming for weeks now, not a lot of fragrance but all of the blossoms make of for that.

Only in its second bloom season and it’s full of bugs and beautiful roses. I love how the color changes ! It’s a great addition in my purple pink family :)

I bought this rose two years ago, so I feel now I can give a review. This rose is amazing. I am in zone 5 (northern Indiana) and it is in a bed that receives sun all afternoon. I can’t even begin to describe how beautiful the colors of the blooms are, and the fragrance is delightful. The blooms are a little smaller than I thought they would be, but this rose is so beautiful it doesn’t matter. It is healthy and has come right back to life each Spring, and has remained healthy all summer with no issues of black spot or rust. I deadhead and feed it regularly, along with water of course, and it is one of the stars of my roses. This is a must have for your garden.

Here's an update to my previous review. As the bush has gotten bigger, the scent has gotten stronger. I now give it a 5 star rating. :) You have to wait a couple of years for it to really get going. ( I tried to find a way to edit my original post but couldn't figure it out).