‘Peggy Martin’ survived two weeks under salt water after Hurricane Katrina, one of two plants left alive in her Louisiana garden, and came into the trade to fund Gulf Coast garden restoration. Enormous spring cascades of clustered pink blooms, then a lighter repeat.

Virtually thornless, which matters on an arbor you walk under, and healthy enough to skip the spray other roses want. Six hours of sun, well-drained soil, and real support: at 10–15 feet it swamps a small trellis. Prune after the spring flush, not in late winter.