This isn't one of those roses that will be keeling over under the weight of its own blooms, but it does have some very nice traits. In California, it's somewhat resistant to blackspot, rarely shows any trace of mildew, and never gets a speck of rust. It has a somewhat unusual growing habit, tending to spread in a sort of centifolia fashion. It never gets very tall, and can handle living in a pot for an extended period. Some clones, such as the one I grow, are entirely thornless. What flowers it does provide are quite similar to "Portland from Glendora," a suspected relative -- which is to say that they're as good smelling as they are beautiful.