Smelly rose?

[HunkieDorie23]

I would like to get some roses. I want a bush type rose but here is the problem. Everytime I have been shopping for them they have no smell to the flowers. What type of rose bush has that awesome rose smell?

 

[retiredwith4acres]

You will have to get an "old fashion" rose for the best smells. Some floribundas have smell, some teas, and some David Austins. What you will have to do is go to a rose website and read descriptions and it will tell type of smell then go hunt for the one you want. These days most don't have the smell. I have 8 bushes and went for only those with smell. I have used Jackson and Perkins to order many times and been real pleased with their product. I like ordering online and their descriptions are pretty accurate. They have some of the old roses. Expect to pay for $12-30 according to what you get.

 

[catjac1975]

Most of the older cultivars are more aromatic. Peace and Blazehave a great smell. A large rose nursery will list the more perfumed varieties.

I would like to get some roses. I want a bush type rose but here is the problem. Everytime I have been shopping for them they have no smell to the flowers. What type of rose bush has that awesome rose smell?

 

[nittygrittydirtdigger]

Angel Face is a light-purple/mauve rose that has a wonderful scent. We have a couple in our rose garden that we can smell from our patio chairs 20 feet away.

Mr Lincoln is a velvety red rose with a great old-fashioned rose scent.

Queen Elizabeth is a classic pink rose with huge blooms and a pleasant rose scent.

 

[ninnymary]

I just love the David Austin roses. They are the old fashioned english types that have very perfumey scents.

Mary

 

[HunkieDorie23]

Thank you, my grandmother had the best smelling garden roses. That is what I am going for.

 

[Stubbornhillfarm]

My favorite is the Rugosa Rose. More commonly known as "Beach Rose" around these parts. They are rugged, hold up to wind and nasty elements. They are a bright pink and there is a white variety as well. They are vigorus and smell so heavenly!

 

[thistlebloom]

My favorite is the Rugosa Rose. More commonly known as "Beach Rose" around these parts. They are rugged, hold up to wind and nasty elements. They are a bright pink and there is a white variety as well. They are vigorus and smell so heavenly!

Ditto that!

 

[ducks4you]

If you just want to get a few in the ground that are no trouble, start with knockout roses. Then, as you get better, go with heirloom ones.

 

[lesa]

Just looked at pics of the rugusa rose. Wish I had a spot for some of them!!