I live in Albuquerque (zone 7b) and Lydas absolutely thrive here. They’ll go from 1 foot to 3 feet high in a year, with a spread of almost 4 feet. I have 2 bushes that are in an area that gets 3-4 hours of hot afternoon sun only (shaded the rest of the day), and they’re still happy and thriving (though not quite as prolific as the ones in more sun.) I’ve also found that in cooler weather and/or more shade, the flowers are more pink, sometimes almost hot pink before slowly fading. If you are looking for an easy, low care, constantly blooming and apple-blossom sweet smelling rose, I can’t recommend Lyda rose enough!

I purchased one at the end of May and it arrived the second week of June. It was actually two days late so I was a little worried at first but I was able to plant her the next day, and now, just two weeks later, she has a beautiful bloom! I purchased two other roses at the same time as her and planted those the same day they arrived but my Lyda is the first one to bloom! I never expected any of them to bloom so soon! Can’t wait to see what she will look like next year!

I planted this rose a couple of weeks ago and it already has bloomed. Beautiful colors. So happy i decided to purchase this rose.

Grows quickly lots of beautiful blooms a must have

Photos are slightly deceiving. The description correctly states the bloom is 2"; photos make them appear much larger. Get your tape-measure and verify what a 5-lobe, 2" total bloom would look like. Having said this, I like the rose. It looks like a wild rose but with repeat blooms. I wouldn't classify it as a heavy fragrance, but I've been spoiled by the "Life of the Party" and "Fragrant Cloud" roses.