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5 fragrant rose varieties for a scent-sational garden

For your olfactory pleasure. - by Laura Barry
  • 29 Oct 2018
5 fragrant rose varieties for a scent-sational garden

Roses are a timeless classic. Having withstood the test of time, roses are a garden addition you will never regret. Their blooms feature heavily in artworks and motifs dating back hundreds of years, and to this day nothing says ‘I love you’ or ‘I’m sorry’ like a gorgeous bouquet of roses. But there’s something else about roses that keeps the masses enchanted, their heavenly scent.

If you’re looking for a plant that can simultaneously add colour, class and delicious smells to your garden, look no further than these five varieties.

1. Mister Lincoln

A classic hybrid tea rose bred in the USA by Swim and Weeks in 1964, these crimson-coloured beauties produce a strong damask scent and are ideal for flower arrangements.

2. Madame Anisette

This glorious grandiflora variety of rose presents as a large apricot cream bloom and has an unusual anise fragrance that will remind you of liquorice and spice.

3. Boscobel

Bred by David Austin, this English rose has coral-pink rosettes with numerous small petals and produces a scent reminiscent of myrrh, elderflower and pear.

4. Soeur (Sister) Emmanuelle

This old-world rose has a double-cupped bloom and parisian pink petals that give off a fragrance that begins as lavender and rose, only to develop into spicier tones such as basil, aniseed and fennel.

5. Perfume passion

A hybrid tea bush rose, the Perfume Passion emits an intense yet fresh, soft fruity fragrance with notes of lychee, white pear and peony.

Keep your cut roses fresh

Want to cut some flowers and bring them inside for to keep your house smelling sweet naturally? Try these tips for a long-lived cut flower.

  1. Cut your roses from the stem early in the morning and immediately pop them in fresh water.
  2. Cut the stem at a 45 degree angle using a clean pair of hand pruners.
  3. Remove the leaves from the portion of the stems that will be underwater.
  4. Trim the stems every couple of days.
  5. Change the water every couple of days and keep your roses cool.

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Laura Barry
Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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