Does anyone have Leonides? How do you like it?

I'd be interested in feedback too. Leonides is hands down my favorite florist
rose - I buy for next to nothing in growers bunches at Costco when they have
it. Would love to grow them, but have heard that the gorgeous color is
consistent only in the Equadorian imports, not in home gardens. Anybody tried
growing it in No. California?
NT