I popped into the big box nursery yesterday and saw a Bolero (MEIdelweis) floribunda rose. It had a wonderful scent. Does anyone have experience with this one? The only reference I could find on the forum was regret at it being unavailable for purchase, but nothing on its preferences, shade tolerance, balling in rain, etc.
It was a little more than I like to spend on a plant (I think it was $27), but I think it may be worth the trial.
Have you tried looking on Houzz, @SYinUSA? I just googled and there seem to be a fair few photos of it on there, and people raving about the fragrance.
Quite a few of us would snap up Bolero if it was sold in Europe @SYinUSA, it’s meant to be fab so I would go for it if I were you. It’s a bone of contention that European breeders like Meilland and Kordes don’t release some of their roses on their own continent, especially for me since many are bred to do well in warmer climates.
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
Most of the commentary I could find (HMF and Houzz and DavesGarden) were in drier and cooler conditions than mine. The fact that it's the same breeders that make this as the unflappable Knockout roses gives me hope, so I think I'll give it a go!
Is it particularly a hybrid tea rose of similar colour that you want @DSrose or are you open to floribunda or shrub suggestions? This one, Purple Lodge [aka Palais Biron] from TCL is a real favourite of mine, fantastic, rich fragrance, very healthy, flowers in clusters and grows reasonably sturdy and upright:
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
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It was a little more than I like to spend on a plant (I think it was $27), but I think it may be worth the trial.
For further information you might like to read these comments on HMF, as most are from the U.S.
We don't have any experience with this rose in UK..
https://www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=2.37467.1&tab=32
What don't you like about 'Buxom Beauty'?.. just out of curiosity..
'BB'...
..perhaps you might like 'Chartreuse de Parme'..?