How would you describe Bolero’s scent?

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Bolero is one of those roses that everyone loves. It blooms a lot and it is very fragrant. I am not good at describing scents unless it is fruity or something like that. How would you describe Bolero’s scent. Is it old rose? Or Tea or something else. I absolutely love it.

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BenT (NorCal 9B Sunset 14)

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Moses,

Yes, I agree, very much a note of Hyacinth! I have never heard it described as such before, so I think you have a great scent perception.

I think Bolero is one of the most perfect roses of all. Beautiful large full petaled highly fragrance blooms on a neat compact plant, Blooms heavily with consistent repeat and quality. This one was just planted 4 months ago and is loaded with bloom

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Lala Idaho Zone 7a
last year
Really good! haha I cant describe rose scents either, but seriosly it is good.
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strawchicago z5
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Bolero has a wafting scent, I can smell it 5 feet away. Its scent is old rose and waterlily for me.
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dianela7analabama
Original Author
last year
Thank you Straw! I love the scent in mine and may like to add others. She has done very well with Blackspot in a pot in all day sun.
Moses, Pittsburgh, W. PA., zone 5/6, USA
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Not having a good scent description vocabulary, I will report that the refreshing, potent scent is very pleasant, definitely not tea, more old fashioned rose like. Hyacinth like, perhaps?

Moses
Moses, Pittsburgh, W. PA., zone 5/6, USA
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Spectacular Bolero there, Ben.

What is that you're using for mulch in the photo, sphagnum moss?

Moses
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BenT (NorCal 9B Sunset 14)
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@Moses, Pittsburgh, W. PA., zone 5/6, USA

I’m trying Gorilla Hair mulch for the first time. No worries, no endangered primates have been compromised, I’ve learned its the common name for finely shredded redwood bark. So far I like it very much…very lightweight and easy to spread, clings well to the soil, the water underneath stays moist. If it proves to be durable it’ll be my favorite mulch product ever.
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Moses, Pittsburgh, W. PA., zone 5/6, USA
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Well, I'll be! Gorilla Hair!

Moses
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rosecanadian
last year
Ben - fabulous, fabulous Bolero!
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dianela7analabama
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Gorgeous little plant Ben. I definitely agree she has it all. I will have to look into the Gorilla Hair.