Roses- Fragrance
Q: Where can I get roses that actually smell like roses? I am tired of smelling nothing! Why do growers breed the fragrance out of roses?
A: Rosarian Jim Kelley says the rose breeders do not intentionally “breed out” fragrance. But one of the unfortunate byproducts of hybridizing for the perfect tea rose is that for some reason fragrance is diminished. By and large, roses with the best fragrance are the ones most susceptible to diseases and winter tenderness. It is not intentional, but your nose knows. I’ve collected a list of good roses for the South at (BROKEN) Roses – Varieties for the South.
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Grass – Mixing Fescue and Rye
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Milkweed for Monarchs – Growing Milkweed in Georgia
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Pansy – Caterpillar Damage
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Paulownia (Princess Tree) – Identification and Control
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Pesticide Toxicity to Earthworms
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Bulbs – When to Plant in Fall
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Milkweed for Monarchs – Growing Milkweed in Georgia
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Poinsettia – Forcing to Bloom for Christmas
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Lilac – Growing in Georgia
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Alberta Spruce – Dying
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