rebecca, i haven't got all day! i'm v indecisive...shortlist: gertrude, sceptr'd isle, generous gardener.. then when my other new ones flower, princess louise, eglanyne, they may join, i love queen of denmark but it needs more sun than i can give it.... and eden rose a d boule de neige which i haven't got yet! sorry told you it wouldn't be a decisive answer!
Hi Rebecca Hughes, I'm not really sure at this moment in time what my favourite rose is because I'm so new to growing them. I'm off to buy some with scent today.
Orchid Lady - I'm terrible when it comes to slugs and snails. I can't stand them and feel incredibly squeamish just thinking about them. But, I have to deal with the buggers all the time because they love my Hostas! That said, my 10 year old daughter and my husband are both fine with them. They're gathered up for a neighbour who feeds them to her chickens
ooh bev let us know what you get, june perfect time to buy as you can smell, my st swithun looks really gorgeous but i'm disappointed with fragrance, i bought from david austin site as bare root , doing well but but wish it smelled as good as it looks, eden is also not well fragranced i'm aware but will be in middle of bed uop obelisk i can't get to so won't miss a good fragrance there
Just my luck - I contacted the nursery I get all my plants and flowers from (The Potted Garden in Maidstone) to find out if they have Gertrude Jekyll in stock. They have completely sold out and won't be getting any more in until the autumn . I'm going to Google and see where else I can go to pick a couple up. I know there are mail order services with some suppliers but I do love to go and browse. Wish me luck
Rosemummy, have you visited David Austin? Its really strange how different the scents are, the strongest ones are the ones closely related to rosa rugosa, wild edric is lovely but very spiny. Mom has darcy bussell which is nice too
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Beautiful pics Orchid Lady!
rebecca, i haven't got all day! i'm v indecisive...shortlist: gertrude, sceptr'd isle, generous gardener.. then when my other new ones flower, princess louise, eglanyne, they may join, i love queen of denmark but it needs more sun than i can give it.... and eden rose a d boule de neige which i haven't got yet! sorry told you it wouldn't be a decisive answer!
Hi Rebecca Hughes, I'm not really sure at this moment in time what my favourite rose is because I'm so new to growing them. I'm off to buy some with scent today.
Orchid Lady - I'm terrible when it comes to slugs and snails. I can't stand them and feel incredibly squeamish just thinking about them. But, I have to deal with the buggers all the time because they love my Hostas! That said, my 10 year old daughter and my husband are both fine with them. They're gathered up for a neighbour who feeds them to her chickens
ooh bev let us know what you get, june perfect time to buy as you can smell, my st swithun looks really gorgeous but i'm disappointed with fragrance, i bought from david austin site as bare root , doing well but but wish it smelled as good as it looks, eden is also not well fragranced i'm aware but will be in middle of bed uop obelisk i can't get to so won't miss a good fragrance there
Bev, i havent yet seen a rose i dislike, you cant really go wrong, happy shopping
OL, yours look fab, very healthy indeex, beautiful colour
I had to force myself not go and buy DavidK's recommendation Gertrude Jekyll. I will give in and go get it tomorrow..!!
Just my luck - I contacted the nursery I get all my plants and flowers from (The Potted Garden in Maidstone) to find out if they have Gertrude Jekyll in stock. They have completely sold out and won't be getting any more in until the autumn
. I'm going to Google and see where else I can go to pick a couple up. I know there are mail order services with some suppliers but I do love to go and browse. Wish me luck 
This is 'Royal William'......planted bare rooted last November.
Bev - I'm really pleased you're enjoying this thread and finding likeminded people who share your passion and are here for you if you need help.