In my new garden I have inherited a fine collection of roses. Some are climbers and ramblers, others are floribundas and gallicas. I’ve got wild roses, old roses — and many I haven’t got a clue what they are yet. I do know that many are highly fragrant (especially chosen for their perfume) and for me that’s an essential, non-negotiable characteristic in a rose. With so many available and new ones being bred every year, I’m not sure why anyone would buy a beautiful rose without scent. It’s a bit like a decaffeinated coffee.
I’ll be planting some new ones too. There are so many to choose from, which makes things exciting and also a little daunting. I say just go for it. Shopping paralysis
