Great Century provides absolutely HUGE, exhibition quality flowers. Only have one, and it is a tad stingy with the blooms. Minimal fragrance (like its parent, Queen Elizabeth). Average to below average pest and blackspot problems. It's about 3' high 4ft wide. It's a keeper.

Heirloom is a very reliable bloomer, with a nice sweet fragrance. Blooms last usually 2-3 days in the garden or cut. A bit more susceptible to blackspot than average, no real pest problems. Have three planted by the water. They are about 4' tall.

If you are interested in another lavendar rose--I highly recommend Lagerfeld. Silvery lavendar, it is a long stem blooming machine with Knock Out fragrance. On Fortuniana stock, it towers (without staking) at 8', and about 3½' wide. It will show occasional blackspot, but is so prolific that just pulling off the affected leaves keeps it in check. Lagerfeld photo taken this morning.