Oh my gosh! It's a beautiful and that is exactly how I like my roses to look..do you think it might have been what they call an heirloom rose? Looks like a David Austin rose to me..I don't have any of DA roses but I have seen some beauties that he sells. www.Bellasrosecottage.com has some beauties on her blog. Check that blogspot out if you have never seen it. No drooling allowed!