Rose Ratings

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSouvenir de la Malmaison

Bourbon, Tea. White, light pink shading, darker outer petals. Strong, apple, clove, tea fragrance. Large, very double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 2' to 6' (60 to 185 cm). Width of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm). Jean Beluze (1843).

221 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (24 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VDon Juan (large flowered climber, Malandrone 1958)

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Dark red. Red filaments. Strong fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 12' to 14' (365 to 425 cm). Michele Malandrone (1958).

137 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (23 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VIngrid Bergman ®

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. None to mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 2' to 39" (60 to 100 cm). Width of 2' to 26" (60 to 65 cm). Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (1981), L. Pernille Olesen (1981).

113 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (23 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VLove You Mum (hybrid tea, Olesen before 1981)

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. None to mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 2' to 39" (60 to 100 cm). Width of 2' to 26" (60 to 65 cm). Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (1981), L. Pernille Olesen (1981).

113 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (23 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSuper Star

Hybrid Tea. Vermilion, salmon-pink undertones. Strong, fruity fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 42" to 6' (105 to 185 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Mathias Tantau, Jr. (1912 - 2006) (1960).

149 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (23 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSuper-Star Brigitte Bardot

Hybrid Tea. Vermilion, salmon-pink undertones. Strong, fruity fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 42" to 6' (105 to 185 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Mathias Tantau, Jr. (1912 - 2006) (1960).

149 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (23 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VTropicana

Hybrid Tea. Vermilion, salmon-pink undertones. Strong, fruity fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 42" to 6' (105 to 185 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Mathias Tantau, Jr. (1912 - 2006) (1960).

149 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (23 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VCity of Newcastle (hybrid tea, Zary 1997)

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. None to mild, raspberry fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary (1997).

140 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (22 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VCity of Newcastle Bicentenary

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. None to mild, raspberry fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary (1997).

140 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (22 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VDistant Drums (shrub, Buck 1984)

Shrub. Buck Roses Collection. Mauve or purple blend. Strong, anise, myrrh fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Dr. Griffith J. Buck (1984).

169 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (22 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VEbb Tide ™ (floribunda, Carruth 2001)

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).

179 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (22 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VFive Roses

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. None to mild, raspberry fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary (1997).

140 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (22 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VLady Emma Hamilton

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Orange, light yellow undertones, light yellow reverse. Strong, fruity, geranium, tea fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped, globular, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2005).

146 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (22 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VLady in Red (hybrid tea, Zary 1997)

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. None to mild, raspberry fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary (1997).

140 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (22 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VPurple Eden ®

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).

179 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (22 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VVeterans' Honor®

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. None to mild, raspberry fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary (1997).

140 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (22 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VLe Bienheureux de la Salle

Bourbon, Bourbon, Cl.. Carmine-pink. Sets hips. Strong, raspberry fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), cupped, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 6' to 8' 2" (185 to 250 cm). Width of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Armand Garçon (1876).

201 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (21 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VMadame Isaac Pereire (Bourbon, Garçon, 1876)

Bourbon, Bourbon, Cl.. Carmine-pink. Sets hips. Strong, raspberry fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), cupped, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 6' to 8' 2" (185 to 250 cm). Width of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Armand Garçon (1876).

201 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (21 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VOklahoma (Hybrid Tea, Swim & Weeks, 1963)

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. Strong, old rose, sweet fragrance. Large, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 4' to 8' (120 to 245 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Swim & Weeks (1963).

133 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (21 votes).

C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBlue Girl (hybrid tea, Kordes, 1964)

Hybrid Tea. Silver(y) - lilac. Flowers silvery lilac-lavender. Moderate, fruity fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 30" to 3' (75 to 90 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1964).

114 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (19 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VChicago Peace

Hybrid Tea. Pink blend. Flowers phlox-pink, base canary-yellow,. Mild fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 4½' to 6' 7" (135 to 200 cm). Stanley C. Johnston (1960).

120 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (19 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VChrysler Imperial (Hybrid Tea, Lammerts, 1952)

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. Strong, citrus, clove, damask, rose fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 30" to 6' (75 to 185cm). Width: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm). Dr. Walter E. Lammerts (1952).

127 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (19 votes).

C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VCologne Carnival

Hybrid Tea. Silver(y) - lilac. Flowers silvery lilac-lavender. Moderate, fruity fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 30" to 3' (75 to 90 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1964).

114 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (19 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VFrederic Mistral ®

Hybrid Tea. Romantica ™. Light pink, rose-pink reverse. Flowers venetian pink, reverse suffused rose. Strong, citrus fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5a through 9b. Height of up to 6' (up to 185 cm). Width of 35" (90 cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (1994).

126 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (19 votes).