I've had this rose for maybe ten plus years - first, in the ground, then when that area became more shaded I moved it to a pot. Despite its struggles, I stick with this rose because I love the color and the fragrance. Here in Central VA, however (zone 7a) it really struggles with blackspot.

This is a favorite of mine, although the bush is very small. I was dismayed to watch a tree-trimmer's truck back directly over it last year! Amazingly, it came back strong and full of new canes this summer. The flowers are a saturated deep fuschia in my Zone 5 Michigan garden. Flowering repeat is excellent.

This isn’t a particularly pretty bush but the blossoms are spectacular. And so fragrant! This is another old garden rose that you can neglect, but pruning does help it rebloom, and helps the bush look better. I have a couple of them and they are incredibly reliable and fit into smaller spaces than a lot of the old roses. It has withstood 20+ years of harsh winters in Massachusetts.

It's compact enough for a pot, and is dong well in Northern California. It's blooming in a combination of sun and dappled shade on a patio, where it can be enjoyed close up. Flowers are small, but intensely colored and scented. This rose has it all!

Love this rose - dependable fragrant easy care. Southern California heat does not bother it.