Landscape roses
THERE was a time when I would not allow a rose into my garden unless I was sure that on a warm, sunny day delicious perfume would rise from its petals. My nose refused to be disappointed by light or moderate fragrances but demanded a sweet, fruity richness.
Yet somehow two roses sneaked their way into my borders and changed my mind. Flower Carpet Pink and ‘Ballerina’ are now relied upon to bring a bank of colour from midsummer into autumn, followed by a display of hips. Their blooms may not be an olfactory treat but their glossy, disease-resistant foliage and masses of flowers more than compensate. Best of
