Roses for scent
There’s something timeless about the scent of a rose. It’s inspired poetry, love stories, and film scenes for generations—and once you’ve smelled a truly fragrant rose in bloom, you’ll get why.
Growing roses isn’t just about beauty—it’s about creating an experience. Whether you're looking to build a sensory garden, bring a little luxury to your outdoor space, or simply enjoy nature’s finest perfume, there’s a scented rose for you at Elmwood Nursery & Garden Centre.
Here are five of our top picks if fragrance is your number one garden goal:
- ‘Zéphyrine Drouhin’
A classic climbing rose with rich pink blooms and a seriously lush scent. This thornless variety makes it easy to train over fences, arches or pergolas—ideal for small spaces with vertical ambition.
- ‘Graham Thomas’
Butterscotch yellow with a fresh, uplifting perfume, this variety is sunshine in rose form. It was even voted the world’s most popular rose—yes, it’s that good.
- ‘Mme Isaac Perreire’
If you’re all about vintage charm, this one’s for you. With big, full-petalled pink blooms and a deep, sugary fragrance, it’s pure cottagecore romance in flower form.
- ‘Roseraie de l’Hay’
Looking for drama? This deep wine-red beauty is bold, spicy, and unforgettable. Its clove-like scent is strong and distinctive, and it produces big, eye-catching rose hips in autumn too.
- ‘Gertrude Jekyll’
A cult favourite for a reason. It smells like a classic English rose but comes with all the perks of modern breeding—great disease resistance, repeat flowering, and that dreamy, nostalgic scent.
Want to build your own perfume garden?
Pop by our Emersons Green garden centre. Our friendly team can help you find the right roses to match your style—whether you’re planting by a seating area, framing a doorway, or just want to turn every garden visit into a fragrance experience.
