Payne's Roses for 2010: A Fragrance Guide

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Payne's Roses for 2010: A Fragrance Guide

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Below is a list of rose varieties Payne's is growing to be offered for sale in Spring of 2010, listed by strength of fragrance. All Payne's roses are No. 1 grade and planted in 3 gallon pots. That means lots of healthy roots for swifter establishment in your garden! And our prices are 'way lower than our distinguished competitors' — Payne's 3 gallon rose bushes retail for only $22.99 each!

PLEASE NOTE: Variety availability is subject to crop fluctuations, and quantities are extremely limited, so if you see some treasures you can’t live without, call us at our South Store at 505-988-9626 (ask for Valerie) or at our North Store at 505-988-8011 (ask for Erin) to reserve yours today!

For Payne's 2010 roses listed by type, click here.
For Payne's 2010 roses listed by color, click here.
For detailed guidelines to help your roses thrive under Northern New Mexico's unique climate and soil conditions, click here.
For instructions on how to reserve your favorite roses now before they're released for sale to the general public, click here.

Varieties new this year are marked with an asterisk (*). Heirloom varieties (introduced prior to 1950) are marked with a cross (+). Note also that people's ability to sense fragrance can vary from person to person; that the categorizations below are to be taken as somewhat subjective; and that the Southwest's low humidity can inhibit certain roses from smelling as strong as they might back East, so regular irrigation is crucial to getting the most out of your perfumed beauties.

MOST FRAGRANT

BELLA’ROMA: 2003. Yellow Grandiflora with ruby blush and powerful fragrance. 2003 Rose of the Year. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

BISHOP’S CASTLE: 2007. Raspberry pink David Austin rose with incomparable antique rose perfume. Ultimate Rose Collection. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

*CH-CHING!: New for 2010! Stunning yellow Grandiflora boasting a wonderful, strong spice perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

DOLLY PARTON: 1984. Honey, make room in your flowerbed for this beauty! Brilliant lipstick red Hybrid Tea with a perfume that’ll knock your socks off! Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

EBB TIDE: 2006. Deliciously different! Rich plum purple Floribunda breathes a powerful rich fragrance. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this one-of-a-kind rose, click here.

ELLE: Lovely pink and yellow bicolor Hybrid Tea enchants with a far-reaching orange blossom perfume. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this feminine wonder, click here.

GOLD MEDAL: 1983. Bright yellow Grandiflora with a powerful fragrance. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this richly endowed treasure, click here.

LEMON ZEST: 2005. Sturdy, floriferous Shrub Rose bears gold blossoms that breathe a powerful lemon blossom fragrance. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this golden beauty, click here.

*SEDONA: 2010. Beautiful orange Hybrid Tea with a powerful perfume. Source: J&P. URC/2010 Rose of the Year. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

SUNSPRITE: 1977. Lively yellow and gold Floribunda with a powerful sweet licorice fragrance. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

*SWEET INTOXICATION: 2010. Stunning magenta Floribunda boasts a clove perfume that will knock your socks off! Source: J&P. Ultimate Rose Collection. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

SWEETNESS: 2009. Award-winning, sophisticated lavender Grandiflora boasting a powerful orange blossom scent. Source: J&P. 2009 Rose of the Year/Ultimate Rose Collection. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

TAHITIAN SUNSET: 2006. This vigorous Hybrid Tea opens exquisite peach-pink blossoms with a glorious perfume. 2006AARS. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

TROPICANA: 1963. This rose was a sensation when it was first introduced, and it is still one of the best. Vivid orange Hybrid Tea breathes a powerful sweetness. A real garden standout! Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

WILD BLUE YONDER: 2006. We love lavender roses, and this lilac-colored Grandiflora doubles your pleasure with a powerful perfume! Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

WINDERMERE: 2008. David Austin, the English rose breeder, is famous for combining the best characteristics of old English roses and new long-blooming sorts. Unusual rounded cream blossoms bear an enchanting strong perfume. Source: J&P. Ultimate Rose Collection. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

+ZEPHIRINE DROUHIN: 1868. A Bourbon rose beloved for over 140 years! Round, feminine-pink blossoms send you to heaven with their rich sweetness. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

VERY FRAGRANT

AMERICA, CLIMBING: Introduced 1976. Orange-pink Hybrid Tea Climber with delicious spicy fragrance. Source: Jackson & Perkins (J&P). For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

APRIL IN PARIS: 2008. Pink Hybrid Tea with strong sweet tea fragrance. Ultimate Rose Collection/2008 AARS pick. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

AROMATHERAPY: 2005. Sultry pink Hybrid Tea with exceptionally strong, sweet perfume. Ultimate Rose Collection. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

CHRYSLER IMPERIAL: 1953. Priceless, long-stemmed velvety red Hybrid Tea with a sweet perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

DON JUAN: 1958. Our most popular Climber. True red blossoms of strong perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

DOUBLE DELIGHT: 1977. Bicolor Hybrid Tea. Full round blossoms feature creamy petals tipped in rosy-red. The fragrance is irresistible. AARS winner. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

ENCHANTED EVENING: 2009. Exquisite lavender Hybrid Tea breathes a strong sweet citrus fragrance. Ultimate Rose Collection. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

FALLING IN LOVE: 2006. You’ll fall in love with this beautiful Hybrid Tea. Warm pink petals with cream reverses bear a rich rose perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

FRAGRANT CLOUD: 1990. A must for the fragrance garden! Bright coral red Hybrid Tea with one of the best old rose perfumes around. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

FRAGRANT LAVENDER SIMPLICITY: 2005. Classy lavender Shrub Rose covered with richly fragrant blossoms. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

FRAGRANT WAVE: 2005. Pure white Floribunda fills the air with spicy perfume. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

FRANKLY SCARLET: 2008. Another brilliant winner! Bright red Floribunda with pronounced spicy perfume. Ultimate Rose Collection. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

GRANADA: 1964. Exquisite Hybrid Tea with enchanting, strongly perfumed peachy-gold blossoms. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose (sorry, no photo available), click here.

HOT COCOA: 2003. Hybrid Tea with unusual russet-red blossoms and a pronounced fruity fragrance. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

ICEBERG: 1958. One of the best white Floribunda roses, strongly perfumed. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

JULIA CHILD: 2006. Wonderful Floribunda with scads of richly scented butter gold blossoms. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

KING’S RANSOM: 1962. Brilliant gold Hybrid Tea enriches the garden with its sweet perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

LASTING LOVE: 1993. Deep purple-red Hybrid Tea with rich old rose scent. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

LEGENDS: 2009. Beautiful red Hybrid Tea with pronounced perfume, a favorite of Oprah Winfrey. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

LOVE: 1980. Grandiflora bears richly perfumed red blossoms that are white on their petal undersides. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

MARDI GRAS: 2008. Festive pink and yellow Floribunda of strong, refreshing perfume. Source: J&P. 2008 AARS. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

MEMORIAL DAY: 2004. Gorgeous deep plum Hybrid Tea with a rich damask fragrance. Absolutely yummy! Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

MISS ALL-AMERICAN BEAUTY: 1968. Famous Hybrid Tea with strongly perfumed bicolor pink blossoms. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

MISTER LINCOLN: 1965. One of the most beloved red Hybrid Teas. Classic long-stemmed red roses with a rich perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

MOONDANCE: 2007. Delightful white Floribunda deliciously scented of raspberry. Source: J&P. 2007AARS. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

NIGHT OWL: 2007. Thrilling wine-purple Climber of pronounced perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

OKLAHOMA: 1964. Classic red Hybrid Tea with a rich, strong, "red rose" perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

OUTRAGEOUS: Richly perfumed, vibrant orange Floribunda. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

*OVER THE MOON: 2010. Exquisite apricot Hybrid Tea with a pronounced perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

PEARLY GATES: 1999. Wonderful pink Climber casts a strong spice fragrance. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

PILLOW FIGHT: 2000. Lovely white Shrub Rose with an unusually strong sweet perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

PINK PEACE: 1959. Strongly scented deep pink Hybrid Tea. More strongly scented than the original ‘Peace’. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

PINK PROMISE: 2009. Clear pink Hybrid Tea with a strong spicy scent. Source: J&P. 2009 AARS/Rose For A Cause: Breast Cancer. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

POPE JOHN PAUL II: Beautiful white Floribunda with a rich perfume. Source: J&P. Ultimate Rose Collection/Rose For A Cause: Aid to Hispanic Youth. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

RADIANT PERFUME: Grandiflora bears radiant deep yellow blossoms that fill the garden with a strong lemon blossom fragrance. Source: J&P. Ultimate Rose Collection. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

ROCK & ROLL: 2009. Rich burgundy Grandiflora, striped in cream, and well endowed with strong rose perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

+ROSE DE RESCHT: 19^th Century. Must-have Antique Rose with simple, reddish-pink, semidouble flowers and the richest Damask Rose fragrance you can imagine. Wonderful dried in a cool, dark place for potpourri. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

STRIKE IT RICH: 2007. Yummy apricot Grandiflora with a delicious sweet perfume. Source: Weeks. 2007AARS. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

WESTERLAND: 1970. Hard-to-find apricot-flowered Climber with a wonderful strong spice fragrance. A must for your entryway! Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

SWEETLY FRAGRANT

BLACK CHERRY: 2006. Sweetly fragrant Red Floribunda. Ultimate Rose Collection. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

+BLANC DOUBLE DE COUBERT (blank DOO-bluh de koo-BAIR): 1892. White heirloom Rugosa with refreshing sweet rose fragrance. Very tough and salt tolerant, like all Rugosas. Bright tasty reddish-orange hips in fall. Source: Weeks Roses. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

*CHANGE OF HEART: New for 2010! Beautiful pink Hybrid Tea. Distinct perfume. Ultimate Rose Collection. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

CINCO DE MAYO: 2009. ¡Viva fiesta! Attractive rusty-red-orange Floribunda with a distinct sweet perfume. 2009 AARS winner. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

DAY BREAKER: 2004. Delicious tricolor Floribunda, featuring yellow, apricot and pink blossoms of classic tea rose scent. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

DIANA PRINCESS OF WALES: 2004. Haunting pink and cream Floribunda of classic tea rose scent. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

*EASY DOES IT: New for 2010! Stunning mango orange Floribunda with pronounced sweet perfume. 2010 AARS winner! Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

FAME: 1997. Rich rose-red Grandiflora with a haunting new-mown-hay perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

FIREFIGHTER: 2006. Rich red Hybrid Tea with a true old rose perfume. Source: Weeks. ‘Remember Me’ garden fund. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

GOLDEN SHOWERS: 1956. This classic Climber covers itself with a cascade of yellow blossoms. Sweet scent. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

+HANSA: 1905. Dependable heirloom Rugosa with clove-scented single to semidouble violet-red blossoms followed by prominent red-orange hips. Tough and salt tolerant, like all Rugosas. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

INGRID BERGMAN: 1984. Popular classic red Hybrid Tea with distinct perfume, named for the beautiful female lead in 'Casablanca'. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

JOHN F. KENNEDY: 1965. Hybrid Tea bears snow-white, sweetly scented blossoms of perfect form. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

NEPTUNE: 2004. Sweetly scented lavender Hybrid Tea of perfect, long-stemmed form. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

OCTOBERFEST: 1999. Beautiful sweetly scented coral-orange Grandiflora. Blooms all summer! Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

+PEACE: 1946. One of the most popular roses in the world. Sweetly scented Hybrid Tea bears good-sized gold and pink blossoms. Developed originally to celebrate the end of World War II. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

PURPLE SIMPLICITY: 1999. Sturdy Shrub Rose featuring delicious raspberry-purple blossoms with a spicy scent. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

PURPLE TIGER: 1991. Unforgettable Floribunda bearing purple blossoms, striped white, with a classic old rose fragrance. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

SCENT FROM ABOVE: 2005. Sassy yellow Climber with an unusual licorice perfume. Source: J&P. Ultimate Rose Collection. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

SOCIAL CLIMBER: Beautiful pink to deep pink Climber with a nice spicy fragrance. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

SONIA: 1974. Flirty coral-pink Grandiflora with a lovely sweet perfume. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

SPELLBOUND: Enchanting coral red and pink Hybrid Tea with a refreshing spicy scent. Source: J&P. Ultimate Rose Collection. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

STAINLESS STEEL: 1974. Sweetly scented Hybrid Tea adorned with haunting silvery lavender blossoms. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

TUSCAN SUN: 2005. Delicious apricot-orange Floribunda enriched with a spicy scent. Viva Italia! Source: J&P. Ultimate Rose Collection. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

VAVOOM: 2007. Floribunda. Exciting orange flowers of pronounced fragrance. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

VOODOO: 1986. Let this sweetly scented orange-peach Hybrid Tea work its spell on you! Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

+WHITE DAWN: 1949. Classic pure white Climber with a pronounced sweet scent. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

DELICATELY FRAGRANT

Even slightly fragrant roses can fill the garden with delicate sweetness if you plant them in sufficient numbers, so don't pass up one of these roses below if it calls to your heart.

+BLAZE IMPROVED, CLIMBING: 1932. Brilliant red climber with delicate fruity fragrance. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

BURGUNDY ICEBERG: 2007. Stunning purple Floribunda with delicate perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

CAREFREE SPIRIT: 2009. Entrancing red & white bicolor Shrub rose. Delicate fragrance. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

CINNAMON TWIST: 2007. Gorgeous burnished coral Floribunda with a delicate perfume. Ultimate Rose Collection. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

DREAM COME TRUE: 2008. Queenly Floribunda covered with exquisite yellow blossoms blushed ruby-red. Delicate perfume. 2008 AARS winner! Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

*DROP DEAD RED: New for 2010! If you like red roses, you won’t want to pass up this stunning newcomer. Simply scarlet, a Floribunda to die for! Delicate tea fragrance. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

ELECTRIC BLANKET: 1999. Beautiful salmon-pink to coral-pink Ground Cover rose carpets your flowerbed with beauty. Delicate scent. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

ICEBERG, CLIMBING: 1958. Climber with delicately perfumed white blossoms. Try it against a wall or on a trellis with 'Don Juan'! Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

JOSEPH’S COAT: 1969. Delicately perfumed Climber with delicately perfumed gold and red blossoms. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

KIMBERLINA: 2009. Floribunda bears beautifully formed, classic pink flowers of delicate scent. Source: J&P. Ultimate Rose Collection 2009. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

LIGHT MY FIRE: 2009. Unusual Floribunda bears many lovely dark orange blossoms of delicate scent. Source: J&P. Ultimate Rose Collection. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

LOVESTRUCK: 2008. Exquisitely feminine! Floribunda bears many lovely pink blossoms of delicate scent, brushed with cream. Source: J&P. Ultimate Rose Collection/2008AARS. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

*MONKEY BUSINESS: 2010. Wonderful award-winning light yellow Floribunda of delicate scent. Source: J&P. URC/2010 Floribunda of the Year. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

MOONSTONE: 1999. Classic cream Hybrid Tea of delicate scent, touched with a hint of pink. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: Silvery-pink Floribunda breathes a light, sweet scent. Source: J&P. Rose For A Cause. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

PRETTY LADY: 1997. Exquisite warm creamy white Floribunda with just a touch of perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

QUEEN ELIZABETH: 1955. Classic Grandiflora bearing exquisite carmine-rose blossoms with a light Tea Rose scent. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

RONALD REAGAN: 2004. Lovely red Hybrid Tea with white petal reverses and a delicate sweet perfume. Source: J&P. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

SALLY HOLMES: 1976. Customer favorite! Beautiful white Climber with a touch of sweet perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

SHEER MAGIC: 2007. Exquisite coral and cream Hybrid Tea with a delicate sweet scent. Source: J&P. Ultimate Rose Collection/2007 ARS. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

SKY’S THE LIMIT: 2007. Vigorous golden Climber with just a touch of perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

TOPSY TURVY: 2006. Rich red Floribunda with just a hint of perfume. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

VALENTINE’S DAY: 2006. Vigorous climber boasting Valentine-red blossoms with a touch of fragrance. Source: Weeks. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

VETERANS’ HONOR: 2000. Crayon red Hybrid Tea boasts a light raspberry fragrance. Source: J&P. Rose For A Cause. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.

VOLUPTUOUS!: 2005. Rich, deep pink Hybrid Tea with a subtle perfume. Source: J&P. Ultimate Rose Collection/2005AARS. For a deeper sniff of this rose, click here.