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A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UArthur de Sansal

Damask Perpetual, Hybrid Perpetual, Portland. Dark red, dark brown shading, ages to violet . None / no fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Scipion Cochet (1855).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCentenaire de Lourdes ®
Mrs. Jones [DELge]

Floribunda. Pink. Mild fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), in small clusters, cupped, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' to 6' 7" (90 to 200 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). André Delbard-Chabert (1915-2012) (1958).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T94A922-1L
DayDream ™(shrub, Lim 2004) [BAIeam]

Shrub. Fuchsia / magenta, deep pink blending. Mild, rose, sweet fragrance. Small, semi-double (9-16 petals), in large clusters bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 2b through 8b.
Height: up to 2' (up to 60cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). Peter Ping Lim ：林彬 (1994).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,UEna Harkness
Norman's 137B

Hybrid Tea. Crimson - scarlet. Mild to strong, damask fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 2' to 32" (60 to 80 cm). Width of 17" to 2' (45 to 60 cm). Albert Norman (1940).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UArlequin (climber, Kordes, 1986)
Harlekin ™ (LCl, Kordes 1986)
Harlequin (climber, Kordes, 1986)
Kiss of Desire [KORlupo]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Cream, red edges. Flowers cream white with reddish edges upper. Strong, wild rose fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 8' 2" to 12' (250 to 365 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1986).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VMabella ®
New Day [KORgold]

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Butter-yellow to lemon-yellow, yellow stamens. Mimosa. Strong, fruity fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cupped, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 30" to 4' 1" (75 to 125 cm). Width of 39" (100 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1972).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,UBanksia 'The Purezza'
Purezza
Rosa banksiae 'Purezza'
The Pearl ™ (rambler, Mansuino, 1960)

Hybrid Banksia, Large-Flowered Climber, Rambler. White or white blend. Strong fragrance. Small, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 9' 10" to 18' (300 to 550 cm). Width of 10' to 12' (305 to 365 cm). Quinto Mansuino (1961).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFedtschenkoana
R. fedtschenkoana
Rosa fedtschenkoana Regel

Species / Wild. White, yellow stamens. Strong, linseed oil fragrance. Medium, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 7' (215 cm). Alexei and Olga Fedtschenko (1871).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TKonigliche Hoheit
Royal Highness

Hybrid Tea. Light pink. Strong, tea fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 42" to 5' (105 to 150 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Swim & Weeks (1962).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,USchneezwerg
Snow Dwarf
Snowdwarf

Hybrid Rugosa, Shrub. White. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), in small clusters, flat bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 3a through 9b. Height of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Width of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Peter Lambert (1911).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlain Blanchard (hybrid gallica, Vibert, 1839)

Centifolia, Hybrid Gallica. Crimson, purple mottling, pink undertones. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, semi-double to double, cupped bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Jean-Pierre Vibert (1839).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBeloved (hybrid tea, Zary 2001)
Cesar E. Chavez ™
Grey College
Merveille de Gien [JAColman]

Hybrid Tea. New Generation Roses ® Collection. Dark red. Mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5a and warmer. Height of 5' to 6' (150 to 185 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary.

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VDiadem (floribunda, Evers/Tantau, 1986)
Royal Bouquet ™ (floribunda, Evers/Tantau, 1986) [TANmeda]

Floribunda, Florists Rose. Pink. Mild fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1986).

53 favorite votes.

C,G,O,P,Q,T,U,VFlorence Delattre ® [MASflodel]

Shrub. Generosa ® Collection. Mauve or purple blend. Strong, spice fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, old-fashioned, rounded bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 31" to 5' (80 to 150 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Dominique Massad (1991).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,L,N,O,PGrandesse Royale (syn. Rose Pavot)
Grandeur Royale
Passe Princesse
Pavot Royal
Queen's Provins
Rosa regalis maxima
Rose Pavot (syn. 'Grandesse royale')
Rose Pivoine
Royal Provence
Royal Provins

Hybrid Gallica. Carmine-pink, lilac shading, light pink outer petals. Strong fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, button-eye, globular, quartered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 18" to 2' (45 to 60cm). Daniel August Schwarzkopf (1783).

53 favorite votes.

F,G,L,N,O,PFlamenco (shrub, Beales, 2004)
Flamenco Rosita
Ivor's Rose [Beadonald]

Shrub. Red, deep pink reverse. Mild to strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, old-fashioned bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 35" to 6' 7" (90 to 200 cm). Width of 35" to 11½' (90 to 350 cm). Amanda Beales (1967-2013) (2004).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U"Evelyn Dickings"
Mademoiselle Francisca Krüger
Mademoiselle Franziska Krüger

Found Rose, Tea. Orange-pink, pink undertones, yellow center. Coppery, shaded yellow and pink. Hard green center. Pedicel smooth. Moderate fragrance. Large, very double, borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 11.
Height: 35" to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: 2' (60cm). Barbara May (2003).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VMedallion ®

Hybrid Tea. Apricot or apricot blend. Mild, fruity, licorice fragrance. Large, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4½' to 5½' (135 to 165 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). William A. Warriner (1973).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

E,F,G,L,N,O,P,TNobilo's Chardonnay ®
Peachy (hybrid tea, McGredy 1978) [MACrelea]

Hybrid Tea. Orange - yellow. Mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), expanded , high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 32" to 5¼' (80 to 160 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1978).

53 favorite votes.

E,F,G,L,N,O,PPeach Compact Meidiland ®
Peach Drift ® [MEIggili]

Shrub. Apricot, light yellow undertones, ages to pink . Bright apricot peach. Mild fragrance. Medium, very double, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b.
Height: 10" to 18" (25 to 45cm). Width: 22" to 26" (55 to 65cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2006).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VClimbing Pinkie
Pinkie, Cl.

Climber, Polyantha, Cl.. Earth Kind ™. Pink. Mild to strong fragrance. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 5' to 10' (150 to 305 cm). Width of 7' to 8' (215 to 245 cm). E.P. Dering.

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

G,POh Wow!
Purple Splash ® [Wekspitrib]

Large-Flowered Climber. Purple, white stripes. Moderate, spice, sweet fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), in large clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 9'10" to 13'1" (300 to 400cm). Tom Carruth (2009).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,VRadiant Perfume ™ [JACadnof]

Grandiflora. Yellow. Strong, citrus fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 5' (150 cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary (2002).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,URenae (Floribunda Cl, Moore, 1954)

Climber, Floribunda, Cl., Polyantha, Cl.. Pink. Strong, rose fragrance. Small to medium, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Ralph S. Moore (1954).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

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