These are the most fragrant rose varieties that boast both colorful blooms and fabulous floral aromas.

Stop and smell all the different roses. Read on to learn about a few of our favorite types of roses for Southern gardens.

'Boule de Neige’ | Bourbon Rose. François Lacharme, 1867 | Flickr - © Paco Garin

Photo of the rose \'Reine Victoria \'

Fresh and beautiful; Rosa “Bourbon Street” #viproses #bourbonstreetroses

Continuing our celebration of roses this month, I am so excited to share a fairly recent addition to our garden: 'Comtesse de Rocquigny' a Bourbon rose from 1874. The Comtesse was purchased from Vintage a couple of years ago and spent the requisite time in a smallish container before being planted out into the garden last spring. That first season, as…