To my surprise, roses thrive in the northern latitudes of Sweden and Denmark where their foliage is blemish-free due to the lack of humidity and cool summers. The Swedes evidently love them as they often graced the front entrances of homes especially in the college city of Lund, a hour away from Copenhagen, Denmark. Here a standard tree-rose has been tucked in at the right corner, and the yellow flowers are complementary to the pale blue door. Without question, one would smile coming home as if flowers are liable to brighten our expressions. ~ Eric
Plinth et al. 
I love your “Tuesday Terrace.” I do a Sunday porch every week: https://enclosuretakerefuge.com/tag/porch/
Thank you Cindy! – Eric