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Highly-Fragrant Plants--let's list our favorites!
Comments (52)My faves...... *Nicotiana alata (common evening flowering white) *Datura inoxia *Matthiola incana (started blooming in 90+ degree temps!) *Clarkia elegans (Clarkia amoena does not have a fragrance) *Lilac *Blue Elderberry (Sambucus mexicana).....Native to Eastern WA. I'm scoping out seeds around the corner from me...empty lot. It's a matter of getting them before the birds do though LOL! They are still in flower and smells soooo heavenly :O *Common Milkweed (give it it's own area!) I've been yanking out runners this year 15' away from the mother plant...runners didn't start until year 4! *Phlox paniculata As far as foul smelling: *Pelargonium x hortorum *Ginkgo biloba....steer clear of females; their fruit are extremely foul smelling!! *Ligustrum obtusifolium (Privet) *Juniper (I think it smells of cat urine) Of course most herbs, however there is no smell until leaves or flowers(of some) are crushed,rubbed, etc. Some people think Catmint smells like cat urine. Not sure which Nepeta they have, but mine sure smells much more pleasant than that LOL!...See MoreBack to roses after 10 years - things have changed - help! (long post)
Comments (6)Wow! These are all truly helpful, wonderful suggestions! I'm scribbling the names down as fast as I can. It will be a fun weekend of the computer on one side and stacks of rose books on the other. Thank you Sheila for your words of encouragement - Oh I forgot about Heirloom - good call! I wil send pictures ... Amazing list Christopher - was hoping you might have some ideas. Thank you! I saw from some other posts you are not too far geographically. The Terrace is about 10 wide. The rose will go in one far corner and I'll train along the back. I love those Hybrid Musks - Ballerina, Buff Beauty, Katherine and Penelope (if memory serves). They were always very solid, dependable roses for me - I'll check out them out. Orfeo in a tree sounds dazzling! I realize (and accept) that it's going tot take time to get the rose to settle in and perform, which is why I'm eager to get it in this Spring. Yes yes Camaieux!! That must be it Carol! I totally agree it's that grey thing that happens as the flowers decline. Yep - fragrant once bloomer. Thank you all for sharing your thoughts and ideas - cheers!...See MoreWhat happened to Patrick (Molineux)'s list of fragrant roses?
Comments (16)OLD PORT– (Floribunda) Blend of deep mauve and red.. Strong sun will bleach this to gray. Strong fragrance. Old-fashioned, quartered, very full bloom form. Height of 2' to 2' 11". Width of 20". Growing: Zone 6 . BS prone. OTHELLO- (Austin) Blood red, turning purple with age. Old rose, Strong fragrance. Average diameter 4". Large bloom form. Height of 3½' to 8' . Width of 3' to 6' . Growing: Zone 5 thru 10. Susceptibility: Powdery Mildew. Very thorny OPENING NIGHT- Dark red, red blend blooms. Mild fragrance. 25 to 35 petals. Average diameter 5¾". Double, high-centered to flat, large bloom form. Height of 4' to 6' . Growing: Disease susceptibility: Disease resistant. Cut Flowers: Stem length of 18" to 22". Has a vase life of 8 to 9 days. OUTTA THE BLUE (Shrub) Mauve & mauve blend, pink blend. Clove, Spicy, Strong fragrance that wafts. 26 to 40 petals. Average diameter 4½". Full, medium, Old-fashioned bloom form. Repeats Height of 3' to 5' . Excellent Disease resistance. Notes: Armstrong Garden Centers describes the unusual coloring of this rose as rich magenta marked with yellow at the base and reverse of each petal. As the flowers fade, they turn into shades of lavender, blue and cream... OVERNIGHT SCENTSATION (mini) Medium pink [ARS mp] blooms. Rose, Strong fragrance. 52 to 62 petals. Average diameter 3". Large bloom form. Height of 2' to 3' . Disease resistant. Has a vase life of 4 to 7 days. Notes: Nor'East Miniatures says Overnight Scentsation™ is the most fragrant mini roses ever with large flowers of bright medium pink, laden with a strong rose scent...The first rose in space via John Glenn & Co. in 1998... one of the reasons it was sent along on the trip is its extraordinarily strong fragrance... OYSTER PEARL Hybrid Tea, Light pink blooms. Strong fragrance. Height of up to 5' . Width of up to 4' . Growing: Zone 7 thru 9. Disease susceptibility: Disease resistant. Notes: Arena Rose Co.'s Catalog 2000 says Oyster Pearl is a beautiful rose that originated in Zimbabwe. Its pale cream-pink petals are dusted with a blush of deep pearl pink that emerges from the center. PACESETTER (Mini) White, near white & white blend. Strong fragrance. Repeats Size: Height of 18" to 2' . PAPA MEILLAND (Hybrid Tea) – velvety dark red; heavy Damask fragrance. 35 petals on long strait stems, great for cutting, susceptible to mildew and BS. Zone 7 Gamble Fragrance winner. @ PAINTED MOON (Hybrid Tea) Red blend . Mild fragrance. 40 petals. Cupped, double, medium-to-large bloom form. Repeats. Height of 2½' to 3' . Width of up to 2' . PARADICE (Hybrid Tea) Mauve & mauve blend blooms. Rose, Strong fragrance. 25 to 30 petals. Average diameter 4¾". Double bloom form. Repeats Height of 3' to 4' . Width of 2' to 3' . Growing: Zone 7 and higher. Changes color in the sun. PARFUM D’ AMOR (Hybrid Tea) a hard to find medium pink rose with a strong fragrance, 79 petals, and large blooms around 6" across, on a compact 4' bush. PARFUME DE L’HAY (Hybrid Rugosa) Medium red blooms. Strong fragrance. Repeats its bloom again later in the season. Size: Height of 4' to 5' . Width of 4' to 5' . Notes: No hips. Zone 4. PAT AUSTIN (Austin) Rich copper on the upperside of the petals and pale coppery yellow on the underside. Strong, fruity, tea fragrance. Cupped, large bloom form. Repeats Height of 3½' to 6' . Width of 3½' . One of the more disease resistant Austins. Zone 5.@ PAUL SHIRVILLE (Hybrid Tea) Salmon pink with a touch of orange, lighter on the petal reverse.. Strong, Sweet fragrance. High-centered bloom form. Vigorous, slightly spreading growth to a height of 2½' to 3' . Width of 2' to 2½' . Growing: Zone 4 thru 9. BS prone. Edland fragrance medal, New Zealand fragrance award. PEARL ESSENCE (Hybrid Tea) Light pink blooms. Fruity, Strong, Sweet fragrance. 25 to 35 petals. Average diameter 5". ... with free flowering, pinkish flowers having a high centered bud and open flower form on long stems; strong fragrance; and vigorous, upright, well-branched growth... Blooming habit: Continuous... Average open size of bloom is 41/2 inches... Average stem length is about 18-22 inches... Number of petals under normal conditions: 30-35... Fragrance: Strong; sweet (cotton candy)... Lastingness: On the plant: Long (about seven to eight days). As a cut flower: Long (about nine to ten days)... At maturity, height is 6 feet, width is 41/2 feet... Resistant to rust; susceptible to mildew and blackspot under normal growing conditions... Size: Height of 5' to 6' . Width of 4½' . Growing: Zone 7 and higher. PEARLY GATES (Climber) Light pink, medium pink. Spicy fragrance. 35 petals. Repeats its bloom again later in the season. Size: Height of 8' to 14' . PENELOPE (Hybrid Musk, Modern Shrub) Light pink fading to white. Flowers continuously with trusses of double medium sized blooms. Mild, sweet fragrance that travels. Semi-double bloom form. Excellent disease resistance. Large, arching shrub the height of 3' 4" to 8' . Width of 3' 4" to 5' . Growing: Zone 4 thru 10. Notes: Meg Peterson says this rose will do well in a partially shaded location. Orange hips. PENNY LANE (Large Flowered Climber) – Pearly blush with light apricot in the center. Large blooms with ruffled informal petals. Dark green, shiny foliage with flexible stems. Continuous flowering through fall. Zone 5. PERFUME DELIGHT (Hybrid Tea) Vivid pink with a light purplish tone, lighter on the petal reverse. Damask, sweet, spicy fragrance. 30 petals. Long pointed buds opening to cupped, full, large bloom form. Vigorous, upright, bushy habit, height of up to 4' . Width of up to 3' . Growing: Zone 5 and higher. PERFUMELLA (Hybrid Tea) Zone 7 and higher. Notes: Carlton Rose Nursery says this rose is deep pink to light mauve and it has great fragrance (like the name says)... PERLE D’OR (Polyantha )– Double narrow petalled blooms of honey pink, showing light apricot in their centers; this cultivar is supposed to be the most fragrant Polyantha; excellent repeat, the growth habit is identical to the bush form of Cecile Brunner; OK for no spray gardens. I (AL) find it lightly fragrant. PETER MAYLE (Romantica HT) 3-6 feet tall upright growth, somewhat shade tolerant. Long stems, deep, dark, Pink. Fully double flowers. Long lasting in the vase. This rose has it all. One of the strongest, most intense smellers you’ll find!@ PIERETTE PAVEMENT (Rugosa Hybrid) Deep pink blooms with a strong clove, fragrance. Average diameter 4". Button-eye, large bloom form. Repeats very well. Height of 2½' to 4' . Width of 3' to 4' . Growing: Zone 3 and higher. Shade Tolerant. Disease susceptibility: Disease resistant. PINK POODLE (Mini) – pink blend; Strong Fragrance of Sweet Peas, 16 inches tall zone 5-9) PONCET (Floribunda) Pink blend blooms. Strong fragrance. Repeats. Disease resistant. PRAIRIE HARVEST (Shrub) by Buck. Light yellow blooms. Strong fragrance. 45 petals. Average diameter 5". Double bloom form. Repeats. Height of 4' to 5' . Width of 3' . Growing: Zone 4 thru 9. One of the most disease resistant Bucks, suitable for a spray free garden. Scent is always present, morning, noon, and dusk. The color is an unusual limestone yellow. PH blooms very generously. Highly recommended. @ PRETTY JESSICA (austin) Deep pink blooms of mdium size, 41 petals. Old rose fragrance. Repeats. Bushy, low growing habit. Height of 2½' to 3¼' . Width of up to 2' . Growing: Zone 5 thru 10. PROSPERO (Austin) Large, deep crimson flowers that turn purple, Dark red blooms. Strong fragrance. 40 petals. Large bloom form. Repeats Not very robust. Height of 3' to 4' . Width of up to 4' . Growing: Zone 5. PUERTO RICO (Cluster-flowered, Floribunda, Tea) White, near white & white blend . Sweet fragrance. Repeats. Height of 4' to 6' . Growing: Zone 7 thru 9. PURPLE BEAUTY (Hybrid Tea) Mauve & mauve blend. Strong fragrance ARS rating 7.0. Zones 6-10. PURPLE PASSION (Floribunda, Hybrid Tea?) Mauve & mauve blend. Lemon, Strong fragrance. 30 petals. Average diameter 4¾". . Size: Height of 5' . Growing: Zone 7 and higher. PURPLE TIGER (Floribunda) Deep purple, striped and flecked with mauve pink.. Medium to strong fragrance. 40 petals. Repeats. Short bush, almost thornless. BS prone. Height of up to 2½' . Width of up to 22". Growing: Zone 5. QUATRE SEASONS (AKA Autumn Damask) Medium pink blowsy flowers with darker pink in the middle. Blooms in summer, then again in fall. Sparse and open plant, with yellowish green serrated leaves, needs full sun. Great for potpourri. Zones 4-10. QUEEN O’ THE LAKES Hybrid Tea, Sub-Zero Rose. Dark red blooms. Strong fragrance. Double bloom form. Repeats its bloom again later in the season. QUIETNESS- Buck Rose...pale pink blend, strong sweet scent. Not a lot of info out on this one, but Roses Unlimited carries it. RADIANCE (Hybrid Tea) – medium to deep pink with a lighter pink reverse; strong damask fragrance; vigorous growth habit to 5’ tall, with large, leathery, healthy foliage; Zone 5...See MoreAny Frangrant/Heat tolerant/Long-Lasting/Full Rose like Rock-N-Roll?
Comments (5)Your criteria 2 is the hardest one. Most fragrant roses don't last more than one week in summer. If you drop this criterion you'll be able to enjoy some of the best smelling roses....See MoreRelated Professionals
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