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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-.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAnisley Dickson
Dickie
Dicky ®
München Kindl
Münchner Kindl [DICkimono]

Floribunda. Salmon-orange, lighter reverse. Mild fragrance. Medium-large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 30" to 3' (75 to 90 cm). Width of 2' to 30" (60 to 75 cm). Patrick Dickson (1926-2012) (1983).

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.

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,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.

A,C,F,G,O,P,Q,T,UMASdougi
Sonia Rykiel ® [MASdogui]

Shrub. (Series: Generosa ® Collection) Coral-pink. Strong, honey, raspberry, tea rose fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Dominique Massad (1991).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,G,N,O,P,TGolden Beauty (floribunda, Kordes, 2001)
South Africa
South Africa Sunbelt ® [KORberbeni]

Floribunda, Grandiflora. Sunbelt® Collection. Golden-yellow. Large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, high-centered bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of up to 5' (up to 150 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1994).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,USchwanensee ®
Swan Lake

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. White, light pink center. Mild fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, classic hybrid tea, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 5' 11" to 12' (180 to 365 cm). Width of up to 6' (up to 185 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1961).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UTraviata ™ (hybrid tea, Meilland, 1997)
Travita ™
Xaviere Tiberi ® [MEIlavio]

Hybrid Tea. Romantica ™. Dark red, darker reverse. None / no fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 43" to 47" (110 to 120 cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (1997).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBewitched (hybrid tea, Lammerts, 1967)

Hybrid Tea. Pink. Moderate, damask fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of up to 5' (up to 150 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Dr. Walter E. Lammerts (1967).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBingo (shrub, Mouchotte/Meilland, 1994)
Bingo Meidiland
Bingo Meillandecor ®
Carefree Delight
Potalia [MEIpotal]

Shrub. Pink blend, white center. None / no fragrance. Medium, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 28" to 3' (70 to 90 cm). Width of 39" to 5' (100 to 150 cm). Jacques Mouchotte (1991).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBlairii II
Blairii No. 2

Bourbon, Cl., Hybrid China. Light pink, carmine-pink center. Strong fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 9' 10" to 15' (300 to 455 cm). Width of up to 6' (up to 185 cm). Blair (1834).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VBride's Dream (hybrid tea, Kordes 1985)
Fairy Tale Queen
Märchenkönigin
Marchenkonigin [KORoyness]

Hybrid Tea. Light pink, ages to blush . Mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, classic hybrid tea, exhibition, high-centered, spiral centers bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 5' to 8' (150 to 245 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1985).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UA/19a/89 (Austin)
Charity (shrub, Austin, 1997)
Charity 97 [AUSchar]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot - yellow. Moderate, lilac, myrrh, tea fragrance. Medium-large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1997).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,TDisneyland Rose ®
Litl Romeo [JACmouse]

Floribunda. Orange-pink. None to mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 4' 11" (up to 150 cm). John K. Walden, Dr. Keith W. Zary (2003).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VFisherman's Friend®
Gardener's Friend [AUSchild]

English Rose [David Austin], Shrub. Dark red. Strong fragrance. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 42" to 4' (105 to 120 cm). Width of 30" to 4' (75 to 120 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1987).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TFragrant Memory (hybrid tea, Warriner, 1971)
Jadis [WARdis]

Hybrid Tea. Pink, mauve highlights. Strong, rose fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). William A. Warriner (1971).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VFolette
Follette
La Follette
Lafollette
Sénateur Lafollette

Hybrid Gigantea. Salmon-pink. Strong fragrance. Large, semi-double to double, borne mostly solitary bloom form. Moderate, once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 7b through 9b. Height of up to 20' (up to 610 cm). Jesse Busby (1900).

52 favorite votes.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,UMaigold
Rosa pimpinellifolia 'Maigold'

Climber, Hybrid Spinosissima, Large-Flowered Climber, Shrub. Deep yellow, copper shading. Strong, linseed oil fragrance. Medium to large, semi-double to double bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 8' 2" to 16' 5" (250 to 500 cm). Width of up to 8' (up to 245 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1953).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UB/20/89
Mayor of Casterbridge [AUSbrid]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Light pink. Old rose fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b.
Height: 42" to 5' (105 to 150cm). Width: 30" to 4' (75 to 120cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1997).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VOctober Moon [Ardshine]

Floribunda. Apricot, lighter reverse. Mild, carnation, clover fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, old-fashioned, reflexed bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 11.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm). Paul Barden (2006).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,UBeauce ® (shrub, Kordes, 1988)
Beauce Nirpaysage
Country Dream (Groundcover, Kordes 1988)
Our Rosy Carpet
Palmengarten Frankfurt ™ [KORsilan]

Shrub. Deep pink. None to mild fragrance. Small, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 4' to 4½' (120 to 135 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1988).

52 favorite votes.

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