Andi, your description makes me want to try Honeysweet! Folksinger is my only Buck rose; it performs well and has me thinking I should try others. Sue's pics of Distant Drums has me wanting to try that one too.
I have a couple of contenders for my favorite new one, but at this moment it is Beverly. I never thought I'd be saying that about a hybrid tea, because I wasn't convinced any would grow well enough for me to hold it in such high regard. This beauty has turned me around! This bloom, and some others have been mostly spared by the Japanese beetles, and even rain damaged, are still lovely. The fragrance is classic rose and strong. And look at that foliage! I have only fed and composted, no spray or chemical use. It has rained every day for weeks, and it is very humid, but thankfully not too hot. If she's winter hardy, Beverly may become a real favorite!
