Received this rose early last season (09') as a small own root plant. Transfered into a gallon container and it grew rapidly. By September 09' I transferred it to a 2 gallon pot. I finally planted early this season and the plant has taken off. Lots of new basals, tons of buds about to explode. If you love russets this is one of the best I've seen......and I've grown most of them.