A friend bought this rose in 2003 and I predicted it would be a shovel pruner. Boy was I wrong! It turned out to be one of the most beautiful roses I have ever seen. It has better than average disease resistance and lasts a LONG time in a vase. Even though it is virtually scentless, this rose quickly became a must have. Fortunaltely in 2004, Wal-Mart is mass marketing this rose. I have over a hundred different varieties in my garden, and I highly recommend this rose. If you are like me and have limited space for new roses, you will want to make room for this one. It's worth it!