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A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TAngela ® (floribunda, Kordes, 1975/84)
Angelica (floribunda, Kordes, 1984)
KO 75/0578-01 [KORday]

Floribunda, Shrub. Rose-pink, light pink highlights, lighter center. [Pink.]. Mild, fruity fragrance. Small to medium, semi-double to double, cluster-flowered, in large clusters, cupped bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 32" to 9' 10" (80 to 300 cm). Width of up to 32" (up to 80 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1975).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,E,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAvril Elizabeth Home
Heaven on Earth [KORravreli]

Floribunda, Shrub. Peach - apricot. Moderate, spice fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, rounded bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Wilhelm Kordes III (1953 - 2016) (2003).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,L,N,O,PBlue Monday, Cl.
Blue Moon, Cl.
Climbing Mainzer Fastnacht
Mainzer Fastnacht, Cl.
Sissi, Cl. (cl. hybrid tea, Mungia, 1981)

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl.. Mauve or purple blend. Strong, damask fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 8' to 10' (245 to 305 cm). Julie Jackson (1978), Fred A. Mungia, Sr. (1981).

66 favorite votes.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBrass Band ™ [JACcofl]

Floribunda. Apricot or apricot blend. Mild, damask fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 3' to 39" (90 to 100cm). Jack E. Christensen (1993).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,TBrite Lites
Golden Bouquet (floribunda, Harkness 1983)
Princess Alice (floribunda, Harkness before 1983)
Zonta Rose [HARtanna]

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered. Yellow. Mild fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 3' to 42" (90 to 105 cm). Width of 2' to 30" (60 to 75 cm). Harkness & Co. (1983).

66 favorite votes.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VClementina Carbonieri (Tea, Lodi, 1913)

Tea. Pink, salmon-pink shading, deep yellow undertones. Outer petals shaded violet-pink. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' to 47" (90 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 39" (60 to 100 cm). Massimiliano Lodi (1863-1930) (1913).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,U,VColor Wonder (hybrid tea, Kordes 1964)
Colour Wonder
Königin der Rosen ®
Queen of Roses (hybrid tea, Kordes 1964)
Reine des Roses [KORbico]

Hybrid Tea. Orange - coral-red, cream reverse. Mild fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of up to 30" (up to 75 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1964).

66 favorite votes.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCommandant Cousteau (hybrid tea, Adam, 1993)
Grand Huit
Grande Classe (hybrid tea, Adam 1993)
Lasting Love ® (hybrid tea, Adam, 1993)
Le Grand Huit ® [ADHarman]

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Dark red. Strong, fruity, rose fragrance. Large, very double, borne mostly solitary, cupped, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 31" to 39" (80 to 100 cm). Width of 20" to 2' (50 to 60 cm). Michel Adam (1993).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UDay Breaker ™ (floribunda, Fryer 2003)
Daybreaker (floribunda, Fryer 2003) [FRYcentury]

Floribunda. Yellow and pink. Mild to strong, tea fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, exhibition bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: 3' (90cm). Gareth Fryer (1948-....) (2003).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,TDebut ™ (miniature, Meilland before 1987)
Debut Meillandina
Debut Sunblaze
Douce Symphonie ®
Meibarke
Sweet Symphony

Miniature, Patio. Pink, red edges, white reverse. None / no fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 18" to 2' (45 to 60 cm). Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1987), Mouchotte (1987).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VEl Toro
Red Mountain Peak (South Africa)
Toro
Uncle Joe

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. Strong fragrance. Large, very double, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 8' (245 cm). Kern Rose Nursery (1972).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAntique Abundance
English Sonnet ™
Fragrant Surprise
King Arthur ® (floribunda, Harkness, 1988)
Lawrence of Arabia ™ (floribunda, Harkness 1988)
Renown's Samaritan
Samaritan [HARverag]

Floribunda, Hybrid Tea. Apricot, pink shading. Strong, anise, cinnamon, fruity, spice fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 30" to 39" (75 to 100 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Harkness & Co. (1988).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VGruss an Teplitz
Virginia R. Coxe

China / Bengale, Hybrid China. Scarlet. Strong, spice fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, open bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b.
Height: 5' to 6'7" (150 to 200cm). Rudolf Geschwind (1829-1910) (1897).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UHaendel ®
Handel®
Händel (Large Flowered Climber, McGredy 1960)
MACha
McGredy's Händel

Climber, Floribunda, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Cream, rose-pink edges. None to mild, honey fragrance. Medium to large, very double, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 5' to 11' (150 to 335 cm). Width of 7' to 8' (215 to 245 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1960).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TMoondance (hybrid tea, Mouchotte/Meilland before 1988)
Paul Ricard ®
Spirit of Peace (hybrid tea, Mouchotte/Meilland before 1988)
Summer's Kiss™ [MEInivoz]

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Amber. Strong, anise, licorice, sweet fragrance. Medium-large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, rounded bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 4'11" to 5¼' (150 to 160cm). Jacques Mouchotte (1988).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCindy (hybrid tea, Harkness, 1997)
LeAnn Rimes
Lee Ann Rimes
Perception ® [HARzippee]

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Pink blend, pink edges, white reverse. Strong, sweet fragrance. Large, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 47" to 7' (120 to 215 cm). Width of 32" (80 cm). Harkness & Co. (1998).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UJack Dayson
Perfect Moment ™ [KORwilma]

Hybrid Tea. Red, yellow reverse, red edges, yellow undertones, ages to carmine-red . Mild, fruity fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 4' to 5½' (120 to 165cm). Width: 30" to 4' (75 to 120cm). Wilhelm Kordes III (1953 - 2016) (1989).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCheerio (floribunda, Cocker, 1976)
Playboy ®

Floribunda. Yellow and red, red edges. Mild, apple fragrance. Large, semi-double (9-16 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, flat to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 30" to 4' (75 to 120 cm). Width of 26" to 4' (65 to 120 cm). Alexander M. (Alec) Cocker (1907-1977) (1976).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

Twilight Zone (grandiflora, Carruth 2011) [Wekebtidere]

Floribunda, Grandiflora. Dark purple. Strong, citrus, spice fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 33" to 41" (85 to 105cm). Width: 33" to 41" (85 to 105cm). Tom Carruth (2009).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

PWhite Licorice™ (Floribunda, Bedard, 2009) [Wekdidusinra]

Floribunda. Light yellow to white. Strong, licorice fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: 18" to 23" (45 to 60cm). Christian Bédard (2009).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAgate (syn. Agathe)
Agatha (gallica, by 1799)
Agathe (gallica, by 1799)
Agathe de Francfort
Francfort Agathé
R. gallica agatha
Rosa gallica var. agatha Loisel.
Rosa X francofurtana agatha

Agatha/Agathe, Gallica / Provins. Light pink to deep pink. Mild fragrance. Medium to large, very double, in small clusters, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b. Height of 4' 11" to 6' 7" (150 to 200 cm). Unknown (1817).

65 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlec's Red® (hybrid tea, Cocker, 1970)
COred

Hybrid Tea. Crimson. Strong fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, globular, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 30" to 39" (75 to 100 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Alexander M. (Alec) Cocker (1907-1977) (1970).

65 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VAlleluia ® (hybrid tea, Delbard, 1980)
Chandon Rosier (hybrid tea, Delbard 1980)
Hallelujah (hybrid tea, Delbard, 1980) [DELatur]

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Couture Collection) Carmine-red, silver(y) reverse. Deep crimson with striking silvery-white reverse. Mild, rose fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, classic hybrid tea, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b.
Height: 28" to 4'11" (70 to 150cm). Width: 20" to 2' (50 to 60cm). Georges Delbard (1905-1999) (1980).

65 favorite votes.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VCaroline Testout
Madame Caroline Testout (Hybrid Tea, Pernet-Ducher, 1887)
"Somerville Big Pink"

Found Rose, Hybrid Tea. Pink, darker center, silver(y) outer petals.. None to mild fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, globular, open bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer.
Height: 31" to 47" (80 to 120cm). Joseph Pernet-Ducher (1890).

65 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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