This rose has been rock solid and maintenance free in my hot humid upstate SC summers/8a winters. I don't think I have seen a speck of disease on this rose in the two years I have had it and this year we had a streak of almost daily rain for a month. It blooms freely and is almost constantly in bloom. Growth is compact and shrubby, perfect for a pot. The blooms hold for 3-5 days on the bush, but it reblooms so quickly it doesn't matter that they don't last long. The blooms hold form gets blousy after a couple of days, and the stems don't get long enough to take inside, so it isn't made for a cutting flower. It also is minimal to no fragrance. However, it is definitely a highly recommended rose, especially for beginners.