Fun in the Sun smells like...?

3 years ago

I know there have been positive comments about the fragrance of Fun in the Sun. Can anyone tell me what rose it's similar to?
I've bought a couple of "great scents" and I really didn't like them.
So what is it like??

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forever_a_newbie_VA8

2 years ago

last modified: 2 years ago

So happy I got a fun in the sun as a mothers day gift! It is very pleasantly fragrant.

definitely fruity with a hint of spice.

Happy gardening!

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Kristine LeGault 8a pnw
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
You said, Fun in the Sun and I'm picturing a day at the beach

I didnt realize that that is the name of a rose.

What a great name. Sorry that I cant help with fragrance but the name sure conjures up some lovely thoughts.
joeywyomingzone4
3 years ago
Ooohh I'm interested to know too, it is new at HCR this year and I am making up a new wish list.
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sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)
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Kristine I was thinking the same thing..Coconut suntan lotion, salty ocean air, warm sand between my toes..definitely lime scent from my margarita!
Dave5bWY
3 years ago
To me, it smelled like papaya with a hint of spice - a very nice strong fragrance. I believe Ben and Nick also tried this new rose out and so hopefully they’ll share their opinion as well.

I was disappointed that it did not look like the picture in Edmunds catalog. Still nice but unique- a blend of yellow and oranges that transforms into a vivid strawberry watermelon pink. Kind of like an early sunburn - the name is fitting ;) Also, it didn’t have very good resistance to BS in its first year.
sautesmom Sacramento
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3 years ago
Dave
Papaya is a winning answer!
I was afraid it would be more along the lines of rose perfume, which I really don't care for.
Carla
BenT (NorCal 9B Sunset 14)
3 years ago
Agree with Dave...Papaya is a good description, definitely very fruity . It bloomed a ton of super fragrant blooms for me all season, I was very happy with it.
Nick 10bSW17
3 years ago
I like Dave’s description of look and fragrance. Out of my two plants, only a few blooms fully opened, and the ones that did, had a strong fruity fragrance. Mine balled like mad, I can only assume it didn’t get enough heat in SF to burst the buds open even in full sun, but you won’t have that problem. I’m curious Helen’s take as she’s in a warmer part of the Bay than me. I’m giving it one more season.
Kristine LeGault 8a pnw
2 years ago
Forever, what a beautiful example of Fun in The Sun. It is a beautiful color.
rosecanadian
2 years ago
I love the name, and I'm looking forward to smelling papaya! Mine survived the mess I made of my roses last year and not covering it in the garage...but it just barely survived.

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