Affirm is a beautiful rose. The bush is vigorous and healthy and winter hardy with no added protection in my zone 5b/6a midwest garden. The blooms are extremely large and in warm weather bloom into flowers with superlative exhibition qualities--pinpoint centers, highcentered form, and perfect color. The flower has so many petals that it takes dry heat to get them to open completely. The flowers don't water spot in the rain. To get this rose free of RMV virus I would suggest getting it from Wisconsin Roses.