Apricot and mauve aren't very heat-loving for the most part and roses in containers during 100+F need to be nearly bullet-proof. You don't say which rose society list you're looking at nor when you tried to purchase the recommended roses. The only nursery in Phoenix still selling very many roses is Berridges, 4700 block east Camelback. The others may have a few roses left from the winter stock but they aren't expecting shipments again til cooler weather this fall. Roses need large containers. Bigger the rose, bigger the container needed. Climbers, grandifloras and most OGRS aren't recommended for containers. Some floribundas, minis, minifloras and a few smaller HT's may be ok for up to 3 years, depending on size of container. A Just Joey would need something about 30x36" to grow to maturity. Sunset Celebration is a little smaller but should be in a 24-26" pot. Marilyn Monroe does very good in our climate but would need the bigger size. Apricot floribundas are 'apricot' in the eyes of the beholder, IMO. I've got Fragrant Apricot and would suggest at least a 26" pot. Mauve roses really don't like our brand of heat but I've had good luck with Midnight Blue, Angel Face and Love Potion in containers (limited time). Right now, I've got an Outta the Blue waiting for a winter planting. She'll have been containered about 2 years at that point. This year Heirloom goes to the dumpster. All five Phoenix-area rose societies have websites and at least 2-3 of them have recommended roses for this area. Best time to purchase is mid-December thru late April for best selection.

Poochella, Well, as for dif flowers on same plant pix 4 and 6 are on the same plant yet they are so different. I am not confused in any way, they were both coming off the same main stem, right next to each other. Very weird. Yes, I suppose 1 & 2 could be 'Onesta', Or maybe 'Lucky Number'. The 'Pretty In Pink' I am supposed to have is white with purple tips..at least that is how the pic looks on the bag the bulbs came in..why purple would be called pink I have no idea. Also, it came with the "Blue Collection". It looks nothing like yours, which is absolutely gorgeous! I think these people are just out to make us nuts lol...it's working. Your flowers are amazing, I love looking at your pics.

Here is what I’m growing below. Bacon - 23-28*. Good eating . 10-12oz. Oct- Feb. upright . 4winds says 28* Oct-Jan Avocadosource.com says oct-dec. Nov- March Venturacounty B Type Fuerte- 26-30*. Good. 8-14 oz. B type. Spreading. Nov- April Hass- 26*. Feb-Sept. A type Mexicola- 18*. 4-8 oz. Aug-Oct. spreading A type Pinkerton - 30*. Excellent tasting. 14-16oz. Dec-June.spreading-14 days 2 soften A type Stewart, Stuart - 18*- 24*. Excellent tasting. 4-8oz. Oct-Dec. some say Aug - Oct . dwarf.spreading A type Wurtz- 25*.May-Sept. Good eating. 10-20oz.weeping. 4 Winds says 8-14oz A or B hope this helps !

Oh yes yes! We have similar climates. I’m in the inland east bay near the base of Mt Diablo. There’s a few areas in the hot areas of NorCal that can be rhodie friendly, not as much as WA, but they can be healthy here. Here’s a few fragrant rhodies to try. You can buy them online now from Singing Tree Nursery, which I found out about from this forum and have EXTREMELY impressed with. Mine aren’t blooming now, but here’s some photos of their buds currently. Better photos of the blooms are at the links. I would buy the largest, most mature plants you can afford from them. They will be full of buds right now. They package them exquisitely so the buds won’t even break in transit! You could probably also get these in person at Sonoma Horticultural Nursery. If they have them blooming, you could experience the fragrance in person before you buy. I’m planning a trip there in April. Saville Form of R. maddenii https://www.singtree.com/plants/details/saville-form Kallista. Huge leaves and buds. https://www.singtree.com/plants/details/kalista Else Frye Improved Fragrantissimum would be a great choice too if you want something not quite as big. Fragrantissimum also. I am now training quite a few across a trellis against a fence like my little Else Frye.