Zones 8-10 Damask. Brought to Europe by the Crusaders, these ancient roses have rich perfume. The tall, arching shrubs exhibit strong winter-hardiness. Zones 4-9 Gallica. Among the oldest roses, gallicas have short, compact plants with thin, prickly canes and perfumed flowers.
Colors range from pale pink to dark purple.
Zones 4-10 Hybrid perpetual. Popular in Victorian England, these roses bear repeat blooms of fragrant, full flowers on tall, upright shrubs. Zones 5-10 Moss. Also popular in Victorian England, these distinctive roses have fragrant, mosslike growth on the flower buds. They are available in a range of colors and flower forms.