We did have the original William Shakespeare growing but it didn't last very
long in our garden, it has now been replaced by this "New" William Shakespeare
with a slight difference in colour from the original (which I rather preferred).
My New version has taken quite a few years to perform and this year we had
good rains in early spring, I think my rose is going to take off at last!
According to my notes on this rose, the blooms form in small clusters and have
a strong rose fragrance - I forgot to check the scent when I took this photo!

My new macro lens arrived today, but I can't get the lens cap off, how annoying!