Roses that waft / Sharifa Asma

2 years ago

I had Sharifa Asma years ago. I absolutely adored her toughness, ability to bloom almost nonstop, form & color but, she was a thorny monster and got pretty big for me. She’s been the only rose I can remember to waft in such a way that simply opening my kitchen window i could smell her. I’m wondering if there are newer varieties you find similar to her.

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ElfRosa
2 years ago
Bolero is a pretty small floribunda and has a strong scent that travels.
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Original Author
2 years ago
I’m glad you said this! I have her already ordered. Just waiting for her arrival 😄. I do know one of Bolero’s parents is Sharifa Asma, so that makes complete sense!
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Soozie Q, zone 10b
2 years ago
I had no idea Bolero was a parent. Interesting! I do love my SA, still going strong after so many years. Got her as a $2 clearance body bag @ Home Depot. Can you believe once upon a time David Austin roses were sold that way? I had no idea who DA was then.
mmmm12COzone5
2 years ago
Amiga Mia is my wafting rose and I adore her for it! I too would like to find another like her. She is taller than most of my other roses but was a more mature plant when she went in so not sure how long it takes to get to this height. She is also my profile picture.

July 10th, 2023 pic.

Not sure if she is so good at wafting because the flowers are at my nose height. Also July 10th, 2023.

Oct. 10th, 2023 pic. You can see how many flowers she has in relation to my others.

Same day, Oct. 10th, 2023.
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Original Author
2 years ago
Beautiful!