This is one of those lax growth roses that will soften any landscape. Although some English roses are apparently weak in Great Britain, they do very nicely in the U.S. (particularly in California), and Warwick Castle is one of those. It splays out nicely, covering about 5 feet in width. It has a very enjoyable sweet perfume, and a soft deeper shade of pink that holds its color well. I didn't notice any real disease problems.