This rose was one that was saved from a property that was to be razed to the ground (less the structure on premises). My aunt and uncle offered to allow us to dig up the roses so we could save as many as we could. We believe this rose bush to be very old and we were happy to be able to save it as it throws so many blooms through the season and all at once. If you look at the picture closely, you can see the eye of the rose that I find to be its most interesting characteristic.