I cannot understand why this rose never became popular & why, oh why, David Austin discontinued it. There is no flower as large or spectacular, no rose so wonderfully scented. I am so frustrated that it's no longer available, as I finally have a place where i could plant a dozen of them. If it has any fault, it's that it blooms smaller in the heat & is a bit slow to re-bloom (after putting out a rose like this, who could blame it for wanting a little rest!). My efforts to take cuttings of mine have been unsuccessful & I'm down to just one. If you have one, enjoy it& be grateful!
Brother Cadfael does well in the Pacific Northwest; it is a tall, prolific bloomer. Color is bright pink, very pretty. Foliage is pretty and disease resistant. Love this rose.