Can you suggest a disease resistant rose, (with fragrance?) that deer don't love?
I am looking for a pretty, fragrant, rose about 3-4 ft., that will bloom most of the season, not a "Knockout," but we live in deer country. Any suggestions? I am willing to spray, usually Deer Out. But it would be nice if I didn't have to...
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Dear Gardener: To find a roses that fits your needs is difficult, but Rosa 'Julia Childs' seems to. It is a strong plant, about the right height, fragrant, long blooming and pretty! Like all roses it will need your help to protect it from the deer. It is a fabulous rose!!! A second choice would be Betty Boop. It is more suseptible to rose disease problems than Julia Childs, but in other characteristics meets your needs.