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A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAbout Face ™
Pride of Cheshire [WEKosupalz]

Grandiflora. Orange, darker reverse. Flowers: Orange blend, deep orange-gold upper, burnished red reverse.. Mild to strong, apple, fruity fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, globular, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 5' to 6' (150 to 185cm). Width: 3' to 42" (90 to 110cm). Tom Carruth (2003).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBlack Jade ™ (miniature, Benardella 1985) [BENblack]

Miniature. Dark red, with petals edges or the entire bloom appearing almost black when in full sun.. Mild fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 10b. Height of 18" to 2' (45 to 60 cm). Frank A. Benardella (1985).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TCafé Olé [MORolé]

Miniature. Russet. Spice fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: up to 32" (up to 80cm). Ralph S. Moore (1990).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCardinal Hume ® (Shrub, Harkness 1982) [HARregale]

Shrub. Violet-red. Strong, cinnamon, fruity fragrance. Small, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 30" to 6' (75 to 185 cm). Width of 35" to 8' (90 to 245 cm). Harkness & Co. (1982).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TDainty Bess, Cl.

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl.. Light pink. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, single (4-8 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 8' to 12' (245 to 365 cm). John H. Van Barneveld (1935).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VEbb Tide ™ (floribunda, Carruth 2001)
Purple Eden ® [WEKsmopur]

Floribunda. Violet. Flowers mauve, deep smoky purple upper, same reverse.. Strong, clove, spice fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Tom Carruth (2001).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,THoney Dijon ™ (hybrid tea, Sproul 2003) [WEKsproulses]

Floribunda, Grandiflora. Tan, ages to lighter . Mild to strong, fruity fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, formal bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 39" to 4'11" (100 to 150cm). James A. Sproul (2003).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,N,P,TJuliana-Roos
Juliana Rose
Julianaroos

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Polyantha. Salmon-pink. Semi-double (9-16 petals), in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). H. Den Ouden & Son (1920).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VChocolate Rose
Julia (hybrid tea, Tysterman, 1976)
Julia's Rose
"Pashley Manor Rose"

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Russet. Mild fragrance. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 2' to 42" (60 to 105 cm). Width of 18" to 3' (45 to 90 cm). Willem E Tysterman (1976), Wisbech Plant Co. Ltd. (1976).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TLantern
Octoberfest ™ [MAClanter]

Grandiflora. Orange blend, yellow reverse, ages to lighter . Moderate, fruity fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 47" to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1989).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TLime Sublime ™ [DICappeal]

Floribunda. White, green undertones. Mild fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 47" to 4' 7" (120 to 140 cm). Colin Dickson (1956-....) (2003).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,ULittle Darling

Floribunda. Butter-yellow, coral-pink shading. Moderate, spice fragrance. Medium, very double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Carl G. Duehrsen (1956).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,E,G,N,O,P,Q,TMidnight Blue ™ [WEKfabpur]

Floribunda, Shrub. Purple, lighter reverse. Strong, clove, spice fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: 30" to 3' (75 to 90cm). Width: 18" to 2' (45 to 60cm). Tom Carruth (2004).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VBian Se Yue Ji
Butterfly Rose
Chamois (china, before 1894)
Mutabilis (china, Unknown, before 1894)
Rosa chinensis f. mutabilis Rehder
Rosa chinensis mutabilis
Rosa mutabilis Correvon synonym
Rosa X odorata 'Mutabilis'
Tipo Ideale

China / Bengale. Earth Kind ™. Yellow to pink, ages to crimson . In full bloom with its multi-colored flowers, it appears to be covered with butterflies.. Mild fragrance. Single (4-8 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 4' to 10' (120 to 305 cm). Width of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm). Unknown (1894).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UNeptune ™ (hybrid tea, Carruth, 2003) [WEKhilpurnil]

Hybrid Tea. Lavender, light purple blending, purple edges.. Flowers blended lavender, reverse blended lavender sometimes edged purple.. Strong, citrus, rose, sweet fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: 22" to 28" (55 to 70cm). Tom Carruth (2003).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VDark Dragon
Impressionist (floribunda, Christensen 1991)
Purple Tiger (Floribunda, Christensen, 1991) [JACpurr]

Floribunda. Purple, mauve streaks, white flecks. Strong fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 11. Height of up to 30" (up to 75 cm). Width of up to 22" (up to 55 cm). Jack E. Christensen (1991).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD-.

E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,URainbow's End, Cl. [SAVaclend]

Climber, Miniature, Cl.. Yellow blend, red edges. None to mild fragrance. High-centered, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11. Height of 6' to 12' (185 to 365 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Sue O'Brien (1998).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TSi (miniature, Dot, 1957)

Micro-Miniature, Miniature. Light pink to white. Mild fragrance. Small, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 6" to 9" (15 to 25 cm). Pedro (Pere) Dot (1957).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UInsolite
Sweet Chariot (Miniature, Moore, 1984) [MORchari]

Miniature, Patio. Mauve or purple blend. Strong, damask fragrance. Small, very full (41+ petals), in large clusters, cupped, rounded bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 1' to 18" (30 to 45cm). Width: 18" to 30" (45 to 75cm). Ralph S. Moore (1984).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UPeon
Tom Thumb (miniature, deVink, 1936)

Miniature. Crimson, white center, white undertones. Small, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 9" (25 cm). Jan De Vink (1935).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VVineyard Song [MORgrapes]

Shrub. Purple blend. Strong fragrance. Small, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11.
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Ralph S. Moore (1999).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,T,VVioletta (Hybrid Multiflora, Turbat, 1921)
Violette (Hybrid Multiflora, Turbat, 1921)

Climber, Hybrid Multiflora, Polyantha, Cl.. Mauve or purple blend, ages to violet . Moderate, musk fragrance. Small, double (17-25 petals), in large clusters, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 8¼' to 13' (250 to 395 cm). Eugène Turbat & Compagnie (1921).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VWedding Cake [Morcake]

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered. White or white blend. Flowers white and pink, aging to green/white, pale pink to white reverse. None / no fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Ralph S. Moore (2006).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD.

C,F,G,N,O,P,TYellow Bantam

Micro-Miniature, Miniature. Light yellow. Mild fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 10" (25 cm). Ralph S. Moore (1960).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.