You've inspired me to plant more roses! I only have one, it's called 'Simple Life' and it looks like a wild rose in appearance. I adore it. Then I have the wild roses in the hedgerow that you've seen. But I like the idea of growing something for scent. May I ask the name of the rose that smells of cocoa? That and the colour sound very appealing.
It is called Hot Chocolate (sometimes also called Hot Cocoa). It has a very subtle, sweet scent and gorgeous blooms of reddy-brown. Be careful though, those thorns in the post belong to it! Happy rose growing, its addictive!
I enjoyed reading this, and your roses are beautiful. I’m new to gardening things in general, but am planning to fill my landscaping with lower-maintenances roses of various colors. I particularly like ones along the coral/orange spectrum.
Thank you for your kind comment. Good luck with the rose collection. It will be fun for you to research which will suit your needs. I know there is one called Volcano that has hues of orange, yellow and pale red, might be worth having a look at that one to get you started on your quest.
This is a complex one for me, Daisy. Despite having the name Rose, I don't actually like the plant. To me, they always seem thorny, leggy, droopy, and not enough scent for my liking. Also, because of my name, people GIVE me roses. Don't especially like to receive it as a bouquet, but it's even worse to get it as a plant, which you are expected to put in your garden and look after! I've given them away as soon as (decently) possible, especially if the gift giver does not live close by!
I can hear your dislike of roses loud and clear. So difficult to then get them as presents. The recipients of them I'm sure will be happy to receive. I have to admit, I am glad I don't get a bunch of daisies as presents from people, though I have used them myself in many a tiny posy vase.
Ah the scent of roses! How delightful for you that you have so many! We only have two so far, and one is just coming into bloom, a buff apricot colour, can't remember the name.
My favourites are the open single, wild type flower, 'species rose' I think they call them, mostly because the bees can get in. Colour wise I think any will do. And the sweetbriar is probably my all time fave, because of the smell of the leaves, but the thorns are a nightmare! Joyful roses
Thank you for taking the time for such a thoughtful response to my post Sally.🙏 Sounds like a little trip to the garden centre is called for 😁 . I've never thought of smelling the leaves, will have to give it a go. 😊
Thanks for this. I don't know much about roses, but I love them. And they seem to have such quirky names!
Yes they do have some amazing names, I often wonder who thinks them up.🤔
Me too! 😆
You've inspired me to plant more roses! I only have one, it's called 'Simple Life' and it looks like a wild rose in appearance. I adore it. Then I have the wild roses in the hedgerow that you've seen. But I like the idea of growing something for scent. May I ask the name of the rose that smells of cocoa? That and the colour sound very appealing.
It is called Hot Chocolate (sometimes also called Hot Cocoa). It has a very subtle, sweet scent and gorgeous blooms of reddy-brown. Be careful though, those thorns in the post belong to it! Happy rose growing, its addictive!
Thank you - it’s on the dream list!
I love the incredible variety of roses! Wonderful article, Daisy. 🌹I look forward to seeing a photo of you under the rose arch.
Thank you Dawn. With my birthday coming up, you never know what the garden fairies might bring.
I enjoyed reading this, and your roses are beautiful. I’m new to gardening things in general, but am planning to fill my landscaping with lower-maintenances roses of various colors. I particularly like ones along the coral/orange spectrum.
Thank you for your kind comment. Good luck with the rose collection. It will be fun for you to research which will suit your needs. I know there is one called Volcano that has hues of orange, yellow and pale red, might be worth having a look at that one to get you started on your quest.
That sounds beautiful. Thank you for the tip!
You are welcome. Pop back to let us know how you are getting on with your floral finds. 😊
Actually, I love daisies. To me, they always look so happy!
This is a complex one for me, Daisy. Despite having the name Rose, I don't actually like the plant. To me, they always seem thorny, leggy, droopy, and not enough scent for my liking. Also, because of my name, people GIVE me roses. Don't especially like to receive it as a bouquet, but it's even worse to get it as a plant, which you are expected to put in your garden and look after! I've given them away as soon as (decently) possible, especially if the gift giver does not live close by!
I can hear your dislike of roses loud and clear. So difficult to then get them as presents. The recipients of them I'm sure will be happy to receive. I have to admit, I am glad I don't get a bunch of daisies as presents from people, though I have used them myself in many a tiny posy vase.
Ah the scent of roses! How delightful for you that you have so many! We only have two so far, and one is just coming into bloom, a buff apricot colour, can't remember the name.
My favourites are the open single, wild type flower, 'species rose' I think they call them, mostly because the bees can get in. Colour wise I think any will do. And the sweetbriar is probably my all time fave, because of the smell of the leaves, but the thorns are a nightmare! Joyful roses
Thank you for taking the time for such a thoughtful response to my post Sally.🙏 Sounds like a little trip to the garden centre is called for 😁 . I've never thought of smelling the leaves, will have to give it a go. 😊