If you don't get suggestions here, there is a rose forum as well as one for antique roses and one for organic rose growing.

I guess the lowest maintenance roses are the Knockouts. Mine are extremely hardy and carefree. But if you're looking for a traditional rose scent and many-pedaled blossoms, Knockouts aren't for you.

Molie

One thing that I didn't think of earlier: do you have Japanese beetles? If you do, they will IME eat roses to the point that most aren't worth growing. I only have ones that bloom once, early, and then fade into the background for the rest of the season with other plants taking over the interest in those beds.

Rugosas are low maintenance and have lovely scent - think beach roses. There are some with double flowers and many have beautiful hips.
Reliable Rugosas


Claire

Hi Kurchian - I've been on a quest for low maintenance roses for about 5 years at least. I also grow organically and do not spray at all. So far, my best recommendation would be for 'Julia Child', a yellow rose. In my experience it is a trooper. It has been very disease resistant and vigorous.

I've also had many good recommendations from the Rose forum and the Antiques Roses forum. Very knowledgeable roses growers there who are always very helpful.

'Julia Child' Rose