Heat tolerance is amazing. Currently in zone 10b/11...It's 110 degrees fehrenheit outside right now. No sun burn, or signs of heat stress. It's currently in a pot as it's still small, and I do water it every other day. But compared to most roses which definitely need to be shaded and watered twice daily at this time of year, Mel's Heritage is simply amazing.

Do any European nurseries carry this rose, or other Paul Barden ones? If so, please let me know!

I am always interested in the roses that Paul Barden bred. It is so vigorous and carefree with a flexible cane so I train it the way I want to. The petals are almost quilted because it rolled back so much. The fragrance is very tea-like and sweet and a hint of fruit as an undernote. They are born on the end of a stem and in big clusters. The color is a delicious fluffy pink that reminds me of a strawberry milkshake just a little deeper than Cecile Brunner. I will definitely rank Mels much higher than Cecile. There's no trace of mildew or disease and the plant is grounded in semi-shade most of the time of the yr and total shade in the winter. Mel's a real winner in my book.