It doesn't really have a scent and I have no clue the name, but it's so pretty! The new foliage on the plants is a lovely burgandy color which was really pretty with the light pink and white rose.

I have no clue what the name is, it came with my house. I had not noticed any buds and was shocked to walk by it today and spot this beautiful rose.

Pippa, you may also find that the color of some of your roses (especially lighter pinks / near whites) may change color from hot to cold weather. I have quite a few that are near white in the summer heat, but turn either apricot or pink in the colder weather.

That bloom is beautiful. Wishing many more surprises for you.

A very nice bloom. My guess would be Pristine , which is also known for its burgundy foliage

http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=2.2264

At first I thought that it might be Diana Princess of Wales but I believe that one has a really strong fragrence

It's lovely no matter what it is. My suggestion is to dig carefully around the base for a small metal tag. Alot of roses came with tags earlier and that got buried over time.

Thanks I'll look around for a tag. These roses are definitely old, as they have trunks several inches in diameter. The woman I bought the house from was elderly and hadn't gardened for many years from what I understand. I have inherited about 10 roses though from in the yard and so far they are all quite pretty when they bloom.

I would say it has no to maybe a mild fragrance Kristine, which is a shame because fragrance is important to me in the roses I purchase, but as long as the blooms are as pretty as this one I'm certainly not removing any of the previous owner's roses. I'll have to take photos of the entire plant. The foliage was green and then it has new leaves all over now that are burgundy which I had noticed, but I didn't realize there were buds too. I can't imagine a better surprise than when I spotted that gorgeous bloom hidden at the back. It's fun getting to know more about the roses that came with my yard.

Ben it may be that one I'll have to look at photos and compare.

Here are pics of the bush and buds

I hope more buds do open I just love the blooms.

It really does seem to look like Pristine.

Pristine is famous for dropping its petals fast, too.

Thanks Ben. Although not necessary, it's nice when I can ID some of the roses I inherited so I can get an idea of their usual height etc so I will know how to prune. I really think it may be the one...some photos of Pristine look just like it to me and the descriptions of it sound right.

Pipa, that is so great that you are keeping all the prior owners roses and trying to learn about them. I'm sure she would be thrilled to know that.