Suffolk is still in flower (just) in my Lancashire uk garden as a standard or tree rose.It is 3rd of Jan.2009.
It began blooming in May 2008. It has shown no signs of disease since I planted it from a patio tub in 2007 .
I used Rootgrow in my light sandy loam and didn't disturb the 14" rootball.
I pruned it in February 2008 very sparingly, just a tidy up really.