If it has a really strong smell (gorgeous!) My guess is that it could well be Dioressence. It opens quite a pinky mauve and as it ages, it develops this beautiful silvery lilac colour. It is one of my absolute favourites for scent but I do have to warn you that it can be a bit of a fader. I've never been able to keep one for many years - it just seems to weaken every season. But - the upside is - Tasman Bay have them!
piquant,
Nov 20, 3:50pm
Oh, re moving it - wait until June.
sherylt,
Nov 20, 4:00pm
Thank you piquant, your description of the colour is spot on, and yes it is a very strong smell. Sounds like I'd be better off buying new plants then, rather than trying to move and save this one. or perhaps I could try taking cuttings at the end of the season! I'm quite new to growing roses, but I understand they grow quite well from cuttings!
family007,
Nov 21, 9:15pm
Sounds like Blue Moon to me, that often shows up a pinky purply colour and has the most yummy fragrance which I'd describe as spicy/ cinnamon!
lemming2,
Nov 23, 9:59pm
I immediately thought Blue moon. Don't do cuttings: modern roses all do best grafted onto a stock. Move it in winter.
lmwheeler,
Nov 17, 3:51am
I thought possibly Blue Moon too - one of my favourites ever since childhood :)
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