Hybrid Tea or Floribunda

I have decide to make a rose garden out of a corner of my garden. It will be triangular, probaly about 3m x 3m x 3m and shape and will be in a south/west facing corner.

What I would like to know is what is the best choice of the above bearing in mind I would like a strong scent as it will be next to a small patio.

harryb

 

Thanks. some good tips in your reply.

A neighbour also says floribundas although his gardenning days are now limited and his rose beds have gone.

But another question. The choice is massive so how do I find information about what is good for my particular area.

harryb

 

we went to the display-field at Cants (in Colchester). We choose on colour, scent and growth (vigorousness and height). People remark how remarkable our roses are which si nice, but in reality is just the sign of the their quality, and the choice we made, plus a small percentage for the fact that we try to feed them and look after them

 

I have one solitary rose which is a floribunda by the name of Southampton. This was a present from my son, who unfortunately was tragically killed some 5 years ago. The small area I mentioned in my first post is to be planted with roses to his memory. So it is imperative that his rose stays. It's colour if a very mild yellowy/apricot colour with a nice perfume although not a strong one. I would like the colour theme to be similar but perhaps with a stronger fragrance.

The garden was landscaped some 8 years ago and I would describe the the soil as a light loam although only to a depth of no more than 12" then you start to reach old sub soil.

The garden is very sheltered and the corner is backed by a neighbours high breeze block wall which I have hidden with a hebe hedge. the garden faces south.

harryb

 

Hi!!!
if you want a good scent and yellow color, I can suggest you "The Pilgrim".
It's a David Austin's rose. the scent is like apricot....
I've one of this in my garden..... FANTASTIC.... but is so big (high 2 meter)
Otherwise, if you want a smoller rose, you can choise the "Abraham Darby" (David Austin).
Its colour is like peach!!!!

Bye!!

 

:o:o... My English is veeeery bed!!!! I don't see that our friend ask about Floribunda!!!!
Well.... I suggest my favourite..... "Laminuette"!!!! :WINK1:

 

Sorry for not replying, have been away for 4 days.

I have now acquired a David Austin catalogue and also his web site is very good, even giving the strength of the fragrance.

I can find Glenffidich and Fellowship and they both sound promising also several others are availabloe in the same colour range. So will patiently be having a browse through the catalogue

Thanks for the advice.

harryb