Overrated for ease, underrated for beauty — New Dawn

People describe New Dawn as easy and I'd push back on that slightly. deep watering at the base rather than overhead needs consistent attention and aphid infestations on new growth can undermine progress quickly if ignored.

Where New Dawn is genuinely underrated is the beauty. strong disease-resistant root stock is extraordinary when you see it in person. I display it in a sunny south-facing garden border and it gets comments from everyone who sees it. bare canes in winter showing the plant's architecture is the time to really understand what this plant offers. Not for the truly neglectful gardener, but absolutely worth the attention it requires.