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'Sweet Afton' rose Reviews & Comments
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most recent 18 NOV 18 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 18 NOV 18 by Dad'sRoses
This rose is an enigma to me; yes exactly as goncmg states, large bush, clean sparkling color, blows quick in heat but great cool weather. But the scent seems extremely variable in my garden. At times, almost no scent. Other times, so strong with an almost bitter creosote note that I can't stand it. Then at times so sweet and citrusy it makes me fall in love with it all over again, and lives up to its legendary reputation. However, I haven't found any rhyme or reason to when it's scents are different; other roses it seems to be dependent on temperature or photoperiod, but this one the differences don't seem to line up with any external factors. Granted, I have only had this rose for 2 years, and moved it over the summer. Maybe it just needs to get established first for the scent to stabilize? Anyone else experienced this?
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