I think she's never seen a rose she didn't think was beautiful. 'Sweet Surrender' and 'Dainty Bess' are two sentimental favorites for her, so you can see she likes both very full blooms and sparse ones. Since they're both pastel pink, we'll probably choose other colors for the rest. I'm trying to put together a list of suggestions, because I think she's going to find the selection on the site both fantastic and a little overwhelming.
If I were shopping for me, I'd pick Broceliende or Double Delight (we've seen this one at a local garden & adored it), Duftztauber 84, Neptune or Charles deGaul, Beverly or Heirloom, and Valencia.
Any suggestions for favorite cutting roses (great substance, long lasting, stems at least 12", "very fragrant" a definite plus) would be really welcome! Humidity is an issue in NC, but the garden will get regular water (and food) via soaker hose or drip irrigation.
(Actually, if I were really shopping for me, I wouldn't be looking at tea roses but at shrub roses, because I have this impression that they're a little less fussy...)
