My favourite rose scent from my garden is Mortimer Sackler, followed by Royal Jubilee which is very sweet and fruity.
The Generous Gardener scent is similar to Mortimer Sackler to my nose but less strong.
Amber Queen has a lovely scent. Rhapsody in Blue has a nice sweet scent.
Ghislaine De Feligonde smells musky, and so does Malvern Hills but lighter.
Im not very good at describing scents - Princess Alexandra of Kent smells like fabric conditioner to me... in a pleasant way, but slightly artificial at the same time.
Kew Gardens is one of the DA roses that comes up in the 'poor soil' search.
I know a few of you have it or used to have it, I searched back to look for comments. Did anyone buy it specifically for poor soil or does anyone think this might not be the case from their experience?
I notice it is also supposedly ok for windy and exposed sites, any thoughts on this also?
I haven't tried it on poor soil,... but I would suggest any single or semi-double flowered rose is more suitable to poor conditions, or those with a lower petal count... in that they would be capable of putting on a good show.... the ones to avoid are the large full bloomed many petaled roses.. they need loads of water and richer conditions to perform to their best..
A great rose I have used in less than ideal conditions is 'Scarborough Fair' and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend that one... however, conversely, the rose 'Absolutely Fabulous' which does have a fuller bloom... has also done brilliantly for me in the same conditions... but was slow to start...
I like the myrrh scent, I think I'd rather than say none at all.. it's said to be reminiscent of Sweet Cecily [Myrrhis odorata] and is considered a result of hybridisation in roses in that it doesn't exist in species roses... the scent is not unique to Austins though..
Has anyone here bought bare root roses over wintered them in pots then planted up? The reason I ask is I'm planning a paved scented front garden. But it's going to take me at least another 7-9 months to save for the paving. Also going to ask for the roses for Christmas.
@lizf4619 ....yes I do this all the time... pot them up as soon as you get them in suitable plastic pots... preferably 5 litre minimum, 6 or 10 is better... and keep them going until you're ready.... they will be good in these pots until at least mid summer into August even...
I should also have mentioned the Flower Carpet series of roses for poor conditions.. these are excellent roses for the purpose... I prefer them to the County series which I've not been impressed by so far.. [apart from Surrey which is really good].. the one I know best is Coral Flower Carpet, it's a superlative rose, perpetually blooming for rubbish soil...
Been away for the weekend and the thing I look forward to the most on my way home is to see the change in my roses
Munstead Wood has finally bloomed for the first time since I transplanted it a month ago. The fragrance and its unique dark red shade is most exotic
On the other hand Sceptr’d isle has been slow to bloom despite the buds having been there for a while.. it’s barely opened up but the strong myrhh scent is already starting the permeate the air
On the contrary Desdemona has gone absolutely crazy with its growth.. I mean look at this foliage!
meanwhile the bloom machine aka Roald Dhal has been flowering non stop and the buds just keep coming.. plenty for cuttings
This is a new rose for me which I would highly recommend. “Fetzer Syrah Rosé” - very healthy, floriferous, and perfumed Harkness floribunda rose.
That’s a difficult combination to find, Omori, thanks for the recommendation. I’m replacing a lot of struggling, disease prone roses this coming winter. I did vow to give up on having any red roses at all in my hot border, as the conditions are quite tough and they all turn pink, but that one may be worth a look. One red that would be fine here is ‘Sevillana’ but its very ubiquitous in municipal planting which lessens the appeal somewhat!
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
@Marlorena Yes they do get plenty of rain on my terrace. You may have noticed a lot of my pictures lately have got rain drops on them. I’ll soon be going on holiday for a week, can’t wait to see what they’ll look like by the time I get back, especially desdemona.
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The Generous Gardener scent is similar to Mortimer Sackler to my nose but less strong.
Amber Queen has a lovely scent.
Rhapsody in Blue has a nice sweet scent.
Ghislaine De Feligonde smells musky, and so does Malvern Hills but lighter.
Im not very good at describing scents - Princess Alexandra of Kent smells like fabric conditioner to me... in a pleasant way, but slightly artificial at the same time.
I know a few of you have it or used to have it, I searched back to look for comments. Did anyone buy it specifically for poor soil or does anyone think this might not be the case from their experience?
I notice it is also supposedly ok for windy and exposed sites, any thoughts on this also?
Thank you in advance🙂
A great rose I have used in less than ideal conditions is 'Scarborough Fair' and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend that one... however, conversely, the rose 'Absolutely Fabulous' which does have a fuller bloom... has also done brilliantly for me in the same conditions... but was slow to start...
I like the myrrh scent, I think I'd rather than say none at all.. it's said to be reminiscent of Sweet Cecily [Myrrhis odorata] and is considered a result of hybridisation in roses in that it doesn't exist in species roses... the scent is not unique to Austins though..
Munstead Wood has finally bloomed for the first time since I transplanted it a month ago. The fragrance and its unique dark red shade is most exotic
On the other hand Sceptr’d isle has been slow to bloom despite the buds having been there for a while.. it’s barely opened up but the strong myrhh scent is already starting the permeate the air
On the contrary Desdemona has gone absolutely crazy with its growth.. I mean look at this foliage!
meanwhile the bloom machine aka Roald Dhal has been flowering non stop and the buds just keep coming.. plenty for cuttings