I live in the Pocono mountains in zone 6a.
I suggest own root roses. Grafted roses need winter protection in my zone.
You may want to consider Austin roses grown on their own roots. Many Kordes roses do well for me also. The Buck rose, Honey Sweet, is a favorite.
My most fragrant roses are grafted hybrid teas. They need disease protection (Bayer systemic rose products) and winter protection.
The easiest care is the Canadian Explorer rose, William Baffin. It is super hardy, but not fragrant.
IMO, roses aren't low maintenance plants. Most need feeding, systemic fungicide and/or insecticide, deadheading, pruning and winter protection. If you love roses and want to care for them, you will be rewarded with beautiful blooms. If you want a low maintenance plant, perhaps they aren't for you. You may be happier with lilacs, hydrangeas or other flowering shrubs.
