Many Happy Returns is among the first to flower, blooming exceptionally well from late October to June. Arching canes with masses of medium to large fragrant soft pink to peach blooms from groundcover to around waist level.

The shrubby rounded form of this plant suits many garden applications, such as planters, beds and borders. Since the launch of this rose in 1991, it has been a welcome birthday surprise for a great many gardeners.