I have 2 of this rose that have been in the ground just over a year. One is in full sun, the other gets some shade. The one in full sun had been completely disease free; the one with some shade has some blackspot. I'll be moving it to a sunnier spot this year. This bush has been a little bloom machine, and I'm very happy with it. Can't wait to see what it will do with another year's growth.

12/6/10 A few years later, and these roses are gone. They slowly just faded away--never did put on much growth. They may be better in a warmer climate.