Smelly Melly,what an interesting name*LOL
Where /how did you come up with that*lol Kinda cute actually.
I think there are several roses that are hardy to lower zones can make it here.Double Delight and Mr.Lincoln along with several others that I have come to mind.I think it has a lot do do with location and soil then with the mulching after it is good and frozen.
Does anyone grow many Hybrid Teas? I can't live without them!
You can easily make yourself some cuttings.One main key is monitoring as the roots take hold.
I have been playing with cuttings,I find it rather interesting.It does take a few years for them to gain height but the blooms are quick to follow within a year.
I have rooted in water over winter and almost had a bloom.
Here are a few orange then turns all sades of pink then a redish to start out yellow and orange.
Then there is Double Delight that is not suppose to be hardy here in 5(b?) It is said not to grow never mind bloom!
I have 2 I just bought and both have left me breathless lots of blooms that lasted well over a week! It's a keeper for sure.Pinata (orange mix) is a nice Rose not much for climbing, but blooms excellently!
Kale