Favorite Roses

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TGentle Hermione [Ausrumba]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Light pink, blush outer petals. Strong, myrrh, old rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: up to 47" (up to 120cm). Width: up to 35" (up to 90cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2005).

59 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,U,VMonsieur Tillier
Monsieur William Tillier

Tea. Carmine-red, ages to violet-red . Nuances of brick. Moderate fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), scalloped bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 6' 7" to 16' 5" (200 to 500 cm). Width of 6' 7" to 16' 5" (200 to 500 cm). Alexandre Bernaix (1891).

59 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,U,VAdam
President (tea, Adam c1838)
Rosé Adam
The President (syn. 'Adam')

Tea, Tea, Cl.. Light pink, darker undertones. Strong, sweet, tea fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, globular, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 39" to 8' (100 to 245cm). Width: 6' (185cm). Adam (1838).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD.

A,C,F,G,L,N,P,VAleka
Alika
Gallica Grandiflora
Grandiflora (pos. syn. 'Alika')
Rosa gallica grandiflora

Hybrid Gallica, Species / Wild, Species Cross. Cerise, yellow stamens. Moderate fragrance. Large, single to semi-double, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 3b through 8b. Height of 4' to 8' (120 to 245 cm).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,O,P,Q,T,UAshram ® (hybrid tea, Evers/Tantau, 1998)
Bora Bora ®
King David (hybrid tea, Evers/Tantau, 1998) [TANmarsa]

Hybrid Tea. Apricot - orange. Mild, fruity fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1998).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,N,O,P,QBelgique carnée
Belgique rose
Blasse Niederländische Rose
Blush Belgic
Blush Belgick
Blush Belgique
Pale Cluster Rose
Rosa Belgica blanda
Rosa belgica Mill.
Rosa belgica rubicans
Rosa damascena var. belgica
Rose de Puteaux
Rosier Belgique
Rosier Belgique Commun
Rosier de Flandres

Damask. Light pink. Mild to strong, sweet fragrance. Medium to large, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Prolific, occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 3b through 9b.
Height: 3' to 6' (90 to 185cm). Unknown (1658).

58 favorite votes.

A,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,TBrilliant Hit ®
Carrot Top
Panache ™ (miniature, Olesen, 1991)
Special Wishes
Top ™
Top Hit ® [POUltop]

Miniature. PatioHit ® Collection. Orange blend. Mild fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 1' to 2' (30 to 60 cm). L. Pernille Olesen (1991), Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (1991).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: FAIR.

C,E,F,G,O,P,Q,T,UAnne Boleyn
Ee/2b/91 (AUSecret) [AUSecret]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Light pink, darker reverse. Mild fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' (90 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1990).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UEuropeana

Floribunda. Crimson. Mild, tea fragrance. Medium, very double, in large clusters, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Gerrit De Ruiter (1962).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFrançois Rabelais
Rabelais ® (floribunda, Meilland, 1998) [MEInusian]

Floribunda. Red. Mild fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 28" to 35" (70 to 90 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Meilland International (1998).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VGipsy Boy (Bourbon, Geschwind, 1909)
Zigeunerknabe

Bourbon, Hybrid Multiflora. Violet and red. Mild fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 3b through 9a. Height of 3' to 5' 11" (90 to 180 cm). Width of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Rudolf Geschwind (1829-1910) (1909).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

Burgundy Panarosa
Comtesse Diana ® (hybrid tea, Kordes, 2003/12)
Dark Desire
Gräfin Diana ®
KO 03/1643-02
Madame de Montespan
Royal Parfuma ® [KORdiagraf]

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Parfuma® Collection) Violet - red. Nearly black bud opens to violet red bloom.. Strong, apricot or peach, citrus, fruity, geranium, honey, lemon, myrrh, rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: up to 4½' (up to 135cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2003).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VGreen Ice (miniature, Moore 1971)

Miniature. White to light green. Mild fragrance. Medium to large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, rounded bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 18" (45 cm). Ralph S. Moore (1971).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UClair™ (shrub, Olesen/Poulsen, 1990)
Clair Renaissance ™
Liliana (hybrid tea, Olesen/Poulsen 1990) [POUlsyng]

Hybrid Tea, Shrub. (Series: Renaissance ® Collection) Seashell-pink. Strong, old rose fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b.
Height: 39" to 4'11" (100 to 150cm). Width: 4' (120cm). Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (1990), L. Pernille Olesen (1990).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UMagic Carrousel
MOORcar
MORrousel

Miniature. White, red edges. None to mild fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11. Height of 1' to 18" (30 to 45 cm). Ralph S. Moore (1972).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U91V8T201
Morden Sunrise (Shrub, Collicutt, 1991) [RSM Y2 ]

Shrub. Parkland Series Collection. Yellow blend. Flowers dark orange with yellow base opening to orange with bright yellow. Strong, opinions vary fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 3b and warmer. Height of 28" (70 cm). Lynn M. Collicutt (1991), Campbell G. Davidson (1991).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,E,G,L,N,O,P,T99RR507
Northern Encore
Polar Joy ™ [BAIore]

Shrub. Pink. Mild, spice fragrance. Small to medium, single (4-8 petals), in large clusters bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 5' to 8' (150 to 245cm). Width: 5' (150cm). Peter Ping Lim ：林彬 (1991), Jerry F. Twomey (1991).

58 favorite votes.

A,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,UCharm of Paris
Charme Parisien
Paris Charm
Pariser Charme

Floribunda, Hybrid Tea. Salmon-pink. Strong fragrance. Medium to large bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Mathias Tantau, Jr. (1912 - 2006) (1965).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,V5944-51-1
Kordes' Perfecta
Kordes' Perfekta
Perfecta (hybrid tea, Kordes, 1957)
Perfekta (hybrid tea, Kordes, 1957) [KORalu]

Hybrid Tea. Cream, pink edges, crimson shading, yellow undertones. Iris fragrance. Mild to strong, raspberry, tea fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b.
Height: 30" to 5' (75 to 150cm). Width: 2' to 5' (60 to 150cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1957).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,ULove's Spring
Singin' in the Rain
Singing in the Rain
Spek's Centennial [MACivy]

Floribunda. Apricot - copper, ages to lighter . Bronzy-brown. Coffee-apricot. Moderate, musk, sweet fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, classic hybrid tea, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 39" to 5¼' (100 to 160cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1984).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VOld Spice (hybrid tea, McGredy, 1985)
Siegfried Sassoon
Spiced Coffee (Hybrid Tea, McGredy, 1985)
Vidal Sassoon [MACjuliat]

Hybrid Tea. Russet, pink edges. Fawn, lavender beige, parchment brown.. Strong, lemon, spice fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 30" to 47" (75 to 120 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1985).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VBeauty Thousand
Merveille (syn. 'Tausendschön')
Merveille Rose
Tausendschön
Thousand Beauties

Hybrid Multiflora, Rambler. Rose-pink, white center, ages to white . Mild fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), in large clusters, cupped bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 8' to 12' (245 to 365 cm). Width of up to 8' (up to 245 cm). Hermann Kiese (1906).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBeaulieu (hybrid tea, Dickson before 1986)
Tequila Sunrise [DICobey]

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Yellow and red, red edges. Mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 30" to 32" (75 to 80 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Patrick Dickson (1926-2012) (1986).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,O,P,Q,T,UCLEpainter
The Impressionist ™ (shrub, Clements 2000)

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Yellow to orange. Flowers color varies from yellow to pumpkin orange. Moderate, myrrh, old rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 9' to 12' (275 to 365 cm). Width of 6' to 8' (185 to 245 cm). John Clements (2000).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.