i forget how awesome this rose is every spring; i have had mine for three years in the ground and it gets huger every year. i do not spray for anything; no disease period. very vigorous plant. the blooms are over the top in every way.
everyone should have one.

i have had my own root HB for two years now and she lives in a ceramic pot. it is a vision of symmetry with near perfect growth habit and is disease free, very vigorous plant. the blooms are everything you could want in a rose; mine put out exhibition quality blooms from the start and never fails to disappoint.
aphids don't like it either...