I have only had my rose bush for a year, (planted last spring). Last year he bloomed nicely but I didn't really notice a scent.

I love this rose but it does not seem to have a scent.

Sharon

I have definitely been able to smell its scent. It is like fresh rasberries.

Scent in roses is variable both because of how scent is percieved by different "noses" and because of the roses themselves. Some roses will only release scent in the early hours of the morning. Others only when the temps reach a certain degree. Others only if they have had X number of hours of sunlight. Scent is a tool that the plants use to attract pollenators, so when and how it is released is dictated by nature.

Smiles,
Lyn
helpmefind.com

Hi, first, allow me to express my condolences on the loss of your daughter. It's something I can't begin to understand. I can only express my best wishes and offer my prayers for you and your family.

Now, the great news. Pink is the dominant color in wild roses and the best rose plants often are those which carry pink flowers. Your chances of creating a good plant are actually better if you select seedlings with pink blossoms. I think the idea of using Old Blush in creating your rose is splendid. It may prove a bit difficult to use due to genetic difficulties, but, if you're persistant, you do stand a chance.

Rather than attempt to reinvent the wheel, I'd like to direct your attention to the Rose Hybridizer's Association web page. There is very good information there about the mechanics of actually spreading pollen from one rose to another. You can read as many as you'd like to gather inforation, then refer back to them when you need refreshing.

http://www.rosehybridizers.org/

This is an index of articles which will take you from your first pollen transfer all the way to growing on your seedlings. From personal experience, creating new roses is one of the greatest joys of growing roses. You'll need to grow many, many seedlings so you can select the best to share your daughter's name. She deserves a good plant with a pretty bloom on it, so take your time and choose wisely. There are suggestions on the site which wlll help you make those decsions and tell you what to do to keep them alive. Please post here, again, if you have any specific questions. Good luck and thank you!!

I read your question regarding naming a rose after your daughter. I think it is a lovely thought. I don't know mutch about roses myself but the people at Hortico have always been very helpful to me. I noticed this year that they offer a new service called "custom rose growing". Perhaps they can help you out. www.hortico.com.

Ashdown roses also offers this service as well, but if you want to breed a whole new rose, I reccomend having that done, recieve the plant, then find out if it is suitable as a pollen or seed parent, that way you then can figure out another rose as a parent that can contribute atributtes worthy of your daughters memory and provide a beautiful and healthy variety....