Paul2032 said:I think my garden is 5b here in Utah. I have lost a few roses to really harsh winters but have had most survive with no special care. Granada has been in my garden 20+ years. I can smell it when I get within a 5 foot radius and the fragrance is superb.
Maybe it has to do with how wet our springs are. Sometimes we have really warm weather and everything thaws and then refreezes and sometimes we have no snow cover when we getting below zero. Not sure but I have already lost a few different ones that were listed as hardy to z5 some places but only z6 or 7 in others. Maybe they would have been fine if I gave them good protection but I know myself and I won't. I always have it in my head to do but never get it done. Fall is a busy time for me with my kids and my job.
Neal thanks so much, I have been searching the web and most of the ones I have seen recommended for fragrance are one time bloomers. Not sure if anyone here has any to comment but some I have on my list to consider are Margaret Merril, and Madame Hardy, Madame Plantier.
These I found just looking at Rogue Valley catalog Alba Maxima, Chesire (listed as very fragrant at rogue valley - not white but has the colors I like.) Palentine has Memoire listed as very fragrant.
Still on the hunt.
