I forgot: L.D. Braithwaite also got planted this year. I guess the Dark Lady would take a place not to far from Wm. Shakespeare in the garden. I grew Sophy's rose and was impressed with its performance, but never quite liked the color. I've been tempted by the other two. Am I right that Darcey Bussell and Munstead Wood make better shrubs than some of DA's more stick-like roses? I see photos of the blossoms and think that they are maybe a little informal. If the plant were really nicely shrubby and the roses offered new fragrance ( is there really a hint of raspberry or vanilla there?) that could more than make up for it.
Angie, that sounds like a great idea. I was thinking of doing the same; but I'm not sure it will make your photo of Tradescant smell any better to Toni.
