Fragrant Roses combine beautiful flowers with one of the most rewarding qualities a rose can offer: scent. From sweet and fruity perfumes to rich traditional rose fragrances, these varieties are ideal for gardeners who want fragrance to be an important part of their planting scheme.
Fragrant roses are particularly effective near patios, seating areas, pathways, entrances and windows, where their perfume can be enjoyed at close range. For varieties with large, elegant blooms and excellent cutting potential, explore our Hybrid Tea Roses collection.
Our fragrant rose collection can include different rose types, from elegant Hybrid Tea varieties to Floribundas, Shrub Roses, Climbers and Ramblers. Some offer a classic rose perfume, while others develop fruity, sweet, spicy or more complex fragrances.
Gardeners looking for bushier plants suitable for mixed borders and traditional planting schemes can also explore our Shrub Roses collection.
Fragrant climbing and rambling roses are particularly useful around arches, pergolas and seating areas, where flowers can develop close to head height and their perfume becomes easier to appreciate. Explore our Climbing Roses and Rambling Roses collections for more roses suitable for vertical garden structures.
Where to plant fragrant roses
For the best experience, plant fragrant roses where you are likely to spend time in the garden.
Good positions include:
- beside patios and terraces
- near garden benches
- alongside pathways
- close to entrances
- beneath windows
- around pergolas and arches
- in dedicated rose beds
- in cutting gardens
Warm, sheltered positions can often help rose fragrance become more noticeable, particularly during calm summer weather.
Different types of rose fragrance
Not every fragrant rose smells the same.
Depending on the variety, the perfume may have characteristics described as:
- classic rose
- sweet
- fruity
- citrus-like
- spicy
- rich and musky
- fresh and delicate
Fragrance strength can also vary depending on temperature, time of day, flower maturity and growing conditions.
Fragrant roses for cutting
Many strongly scented roses are excellent for cutting, allowing their perfume to be enjoyed indoors as well as in the garden.
Hybrid Tea roses are particularly suitable because their upright stems and large individual flowers work beautifully in bouquets and floral arrangements.
For roses selected for elegant blooms and cutting potential, explore our Florist Roses collection.
Fragrant bare-root roses
During the dormant planting season, many fragrant varieties are available as bare-root plants. Bare-root roses are an excellent way to establish new roses during autumn and winter before strong growth begins in spring.
Browse our full Bare Root Roses collection for more varieties available during the dormant season.
Availability varies by variety and season, with selected roses also offered as potted plants during the growing season. UK mainland delivery only.
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