Probably Quiteness will work. It is quite resistant for MD, fragrant and pretty. My only concern is that it can potentially get too big.
Olga

You could also try 'Perle d'Or' (not an OGR, strictly speaking, but it's very much an antique); I have one that's been growing in a pot very well for a couple of years now. Microclimates may vary but mine has never had a single diseased leaf nor has it lost any wood to a winter, although Rockville is colder. I also really like 'Sweet Chariot' for that kind of a setting, although it certainly isn't an OGR.

Stefan

Olga and Stefan (S - sorry for the misspelling of your name), thanks so much for your quick responses. Those are all great options and I'm sure we'll select from among them. Thanks for being great resources!

Sue

Actually for me both Perle d'Or and Sweet Chariot are not that resistant, at least I would not choose them to grow in a pot. PdO looses approx 1/3 to 1/2 of its leaves, sometimes more and SC almost all leaves.
Olga

I don't grow any roses in pots, so I'm not sure what to recommend. Perhaps Clotilde Soupert? Souvenir de la Malmaison?

Robert

I grow CS in a pot on my deck and each year I plan to get rid of it. Balls in the spring and in the fall and between there are JBs, not satisfying at all. SDLM wil depend on her level of tolerance to BS. If she is comfortable with approx 50% defoliation, it could be a good choice, I agree with Robert. But she will require probably garage storage in winter.
Olga

Sue I'm not Olga, Stefan or Robert, but I thought I'd suggest a nice pot of tea! If the pot can be sheltered in the winter you might consider one of these. I have 2 Georgetown Teas (can't find the pics of them) and they are the biggest. Baronne Henrietta de Snoy and Mlle Franziska Kruger are just wonderful in pots.

The first photo is Baronne Henrietta and the next two are Franny.
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Jackie, your roses are incredibly gorgeous. I don't think I've ever seen more beautiful roses in pots. Franny was a difficult rose for me to grow but yours looks perfect.

Ingrid

Oh yum, Jackie! Dang - I woke up this morning and Marji had already ordered Quietness from Chamblees. Your roses are beautiful. Do you spray? I can't remember. Marji's mom is a complete novice with roses and although she likes to putter around with her only other rose, Cherry Parfait, she's not likely to go beyond a Messenger spray now and then.

Thank you all, once again, for your suggestions. I'm so happy to have such a resource! Happy Mother's Day!

Sue

Sue and Ingrid thanks! I'm sure Marji's mom will love Quietness, it's such a beautiful rose.
I don't spray. I get blackspot on my other roses but the teas in pots have always stayed perfectly clean.

In my experience roses in pot do not grow that big than the same rose in the ground. I am amazed how big Lady Hillingdon could get for Olga in zone 6 while mine in a pot in zone 8 is barely 4' tall.

Quietness is a beauty.