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A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAbraham Darby
Candy Rain
Country Darby tree [AUScot]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot and light pink, lighter edges. Strong, fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 4' to 10' (120 to 305 cm). Width of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1985).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

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).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VArdoisé de Lyon
Ardoisée de Lyon

Hybrid Perpetual. Violet - purple, crimson center, red highlights. Strong, old rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), button-eye, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 39" to 5' (100 to 150 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Frédéric Damaizin (1858), Jacques Plantier (1858).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

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).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,G,N,O,P,T,VAstrid Lindgren
Dream Sequence
Egon Schiele [Pouluf]

Floribunda, Shrub. Light pink. Raspberry fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 4' to 8' (120 to 245 cm). Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (1991), L. Pernille Olesen (1991).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBallerina (hybrid musk, Bentall, 1937)

Hybrid Musk, Shrub. Pink, white center. Mild, musk fragrance. Small, single (4-8 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4a through 10b.
Height: 3' to 6' (90 to 185cm). Width: 30" to 5' (75 to 150cm). Ann & John Bentall (1937).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBaroness Rothschild
Baronne Adolphe de Rothschild (hybr. perpetual, Pernet, 1867)
Madame la Baronne de Rothschild

Hybrid Perpetual. Light pink or rose-pink, white shading. None to mild, opinions vary fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped, globular bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer.
Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm). Width: 3' (90cm). Jean Pernet (père) (1868).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBonica ® (shrub, Meilland, 1975)
Bonica '82 [MEIdomonac]

Floribunda, Shrub. Pink, darker edges. None to mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 2' to 5' (60 to 150 cm). Width of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1981), Mouchotte (1981).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VCapitaine Christy (hybrid tea, Lacharme, 1873)
Captain Christy (hybrid tea, Lacharme, 1873)

Hybrid Perpetual, Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Light pink, pink center. Mild, tea fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 4' (120 cm). François Lacharme (1873).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VCaptain Hayward

Hybrid Perpetual, Hybrid Tea, Tea. Crimson. Moderate fragrance. Very large, semi-double to double, cupped, high-centered bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 5' to 7' (150 to 215 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Henry Bennett (1890).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,U,VCharles Gater

Hybrid Perpetual. Crimson to vermilion. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4a through 5b. Height of 4' (120 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). George Paul (1841-1921) (1893).

1 favorite vote.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCommandant Beaurepaire
Panachée d'Angers (hybrid perpetual Moreau-Robert 1878)

Gallica / Provins, Hybrid Perpetual. Light pink, violet stripes, purple stripes, white flecks. Flowers intense rose pink. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), cupped, globular bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 5b through 10b.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Moreau-Robert (1864).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,O,P,Q,T,VComtesse de Rocquigny

Bourbon, Hybrid Perpetual. White, salmon-pink shading. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of up to 47" (up to 120 cm). Charles Vaurin (1874).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCoquette des Blanches

Hybrid Bourbon, Hybrid Noisette, Hybrid Perpetual. White or white blend, green highlights. Moderate fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cupped, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 5' to 6' (150 to 185 cm). Width of up to 6' (up to 185 cm). François Lacharme (1871).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,TDeb's Delight [LEGsweet]

Floribunda. Salmon-pink. Moderate fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 2' (60 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Bill Le Grice (1983).

1 favorite vote.

F,G,L,N,O,PDuc de Wellington (hybrid perpetual, Granger 1864)
Duke of Wellington (hybrid perpetual, Granger 1864)

Hybrid Perpetual. Dark red, crimson shading, red center. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cupped, high-centered bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 4' (120 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Louis-Xavier Granger (1864).

1 favorite vote.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TElveshörn ® [KORbotaf]

Floribunda, Shrub. Pink. Mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 39" (100 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1985).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,U,VEnglish Miss

Floribunda. Light pink. Strong, spice fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 2' to 30" (60 to 75 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Cants of Colchester (after 1967) (1977).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD-.

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VEscapade ® (Floribunda, Harkness, 1962) [HARpade]

Floribunda. Mauve - pink, cream center. Strong, musk fragrance. Semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 32" to 4' (80 to 120 cm). Width of 28" to 42" (70 to 105 cm). Harkness (1967).

1 favorite vote. 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).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TEutin
Hoosier Glory

Floribunda, Lambertiana, Polyantha. Carmine-red. Mild fragrance. Small, double (17-25 petals), in large clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (1936).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,PFashion (floribunda, Boerner, 1947)

Floribunda. Coral - peach. Moderate, wild rose fragrance. Medium to large, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters, open bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Eugene S. Boerner (1947).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U"Crepe Rose"
Paul Ricault
Paul Ricaut
"The Crepe Rose"

Hybrid Bourbon, Hybrid Perpetual. Carmine-red. Sets no hips.. Strong, old rose fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), globular bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm). Width: 3' (90cm). Pierre-Hubert Portemer père (1845).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,VPrésident Dutailly

Damask Perpetual, Hybrid Gallica, Portland. Crimson, carmine-red highlights, lilac outer petals. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b through 8b. Francis Dubreuil (1882).

1 favorite vote.