Daniel Hanna wrote:

Fragrant Cloud has been an enduring favourite in the Australian climate
too, Shiva. It's one of the few celebrated older HT roses that can
claim this kind of popularity. Others on that list include Mr Lincoln,
Blue Moon, Double Delight etc. Now I come to think of it, all those
roses have excellent fragrance too.

Blue Moon, eh? I'll have to check out your web site for photos of that one.
Sounds like one of those lavender/mauves I love.


I would place Double Delight ahead of Fragrant Cloud on fragrance, but
it's a bit subjective because they're different kinds of fragrance.

Bet DD is similar to Granada since they are related, eh? The fragrance I
get from Fragrant Cloud is a "rosy" one as opposed to the citrusy scent
I get from Mr. Lincoln. DD is another rose that does not appear due to
its colors--I don't know why--but being a fan of fragrance I need to
have it.

As
for the most fragrant I have smelled... hmm, La Passionata comes very
close but Double Delight gets the nod.

La P. must be red, no? G I would love to see this one in person.



In a frost-free climate Fragrant Cloud apparently needs to be watched
for both mildew and black spot, but no big deal there. Roses with
orange tones aren't all that well known for fungus resistance.

You know me. Chemical Queen! Although, it has been interesting to watch
what my roses have done since being sprayed for the last time on May 10.
I do not recommend it, but it does tend to separate the "men from the boys,"
in a manner of speaking.