Honest review: New Dawn is rewarding but aphid infestations on new growth is real

New Dawn is a genuinely satisfying plant to grow, but I want to be upfront about one thing: aphid infestations on new growth. I've dealt with it twice now and it takes consistent attention to manage.

Beyond that, exceptional fragrance on warm afternoons makes it one of my favourites in the collection. I keep it in a large terracotta pot on a sunny patio which suits it well. Learning about applying rose-specific granular fertiliser in early spring has been essential. first flush of blooms in late spring is worth waiting for — the plant really justifies itself then. Four stars because of that persistent issue.