So far, so good! I am spraying it per Veradeks instructions to speed up the rusting process, and its looking great. Very simple to do, too (but good luck finding hydrogen peroxide right now...). The planter had a beautiful look to it even before rusting. I have yet to plant my bamboo in it, but it is very sturdy - I can tell its going to be a great addition to my front porch. Highly recommend!