I am very impressed with this rose. It has been in bloom all summer long. It's blooms are red and velvety, with a darker border. They hold well on the bush and in the vase (I have some on my kitchen counter that have been in the vase for 6 days and still look good). It is also very disease resistant. These cold, damp October nights have encouraged blackspot on a number of my roses, but not Joseph Lamb. Another great Buck rose!