Rose Ratings

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VAutumn Damask

Damask, Portland. Pink or light pink. Fragrant stamens. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Unknown (1633).

324 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VAwakening (Large Flowered Climber, discovered by Jan Bohm, 1935)

Climber, Hybrid Wichurana, Large-Flowered Climber. Light pink, salmon-pink shading. Mild to strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 8' to 14' (245 to 425 cm). Width of 8' to 10' (245 to 305 cm). Jan Böhm (1935).

105 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBaronne Prévost (Hybrid Perpetual, Desprez, 1841)

Damask Perpetual, Hybrid Perpetual. Pink, lilac shading. Strong, damask fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, button-eye, flat bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b and warmer.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Jean Desprez (1841).

83 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBifera rosea

Damask, Portland. Pink or light pink. Fragrant stamens. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Unknown (1633).

324 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBifère à fleurs roses

Damask, Portland. Pink or light pink. Fragrant stamens. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Unknown (1633).

324 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBleu Violet

Climber, Hybrid Multiflora, Polyantha, Cl., Rambler. Violet, white streaks, stripes, flecks, white center, yellow stamens. Moderate, green apple, lily of the valley fragrance. Small to medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 10' to 20' (305 to 610 cm). Width of up to 12' (up to 365 cm). J. C. Schmidt / Blumenschmidt (1909).

131 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBlue Rambler

Climber, Hybrid Multiflora, Polyantha, Cl., Rambler. Violet, white streaks, stripes, flecks, white center, yellow stamens. Moderate, green apple, lily of the valley fragrance. Small to medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 10' to 20' (305 to 610 cm). Width of up to 12' (up to 365 cm). J. C. Schmidt / Blumenschmidt (1909).

131 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBlue Rosalie

Climber, Hybrid Multiflora, Polyantha, Cl., Rambler. Violet, white streaks, stripes, flecks, white center, yellow stamens. Moderate, green apple, lily of the valley fragrance. Small to medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 10' to 20' (305 to 610 cm). Width of up to 12' (up to 365 cm). J. C. Schmidt / Blumenschmidt (1909).

131 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VBurgundy Panarosa

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Parfuma® Collection) Violet - red. Nearly black bud opens to violet red bloom.. Strong, apricot or peach, citrus, fruity, geranium, honey, lemon, myrrh, rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: up to 4½' (up to 135cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2003).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

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

Damask, Portland. Pink or light pink. Fragrant stamens. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Unknown (1633).

324 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,N,O,P,R,U,VChandos Beauty

Hybrid Tea, Hybrid Tea, Cl.. Cream, salmon-pink shading, pink highlights. Strong, cinnamon, clove, fruity, raspberry fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, spiral centers bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 31" to 7' (80 to 215cm). Width: 31" (80cm).

78 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

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

Hybrid Tea. Coral, peach shading. Strong, fruity, opinions vary fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, exhibition, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 31" to 4' (80 to 120cm). Width: 2' to 28" (60 to 70cm). Gareth Fryer (1948-....) (1991).

111 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

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

Floribunda. (Series: Parfuma® Collection) Light pink, cream outer petals. Strong, apple, lemon, rose, sweet fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), expanded , globular, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 35" (90cm). Width: 20" (50cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2003).

88 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VClimbing Crimson Glory

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl.. Dark red. Strong fragrance. Very large, very double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 10' to 12' (305 to 365 cm). Millar Bros. (1941), Naungayan (1946), Richardson (1944).

62 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VComtesse Diana ® (hybrid tea, Kordes, 2003/12)

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Parfuma® Collection) Violet - red. Nearly black bud opens to violet red bloom.. Strong, apricot or peach, citrus, fruity, geranium, honey, lemon, myrrh, rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: up to 4½' (up to 135cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2003).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VCornelia (Hybrid Musk, Pemberton, 1925)

Hybrid Musk, Shrub. Deep pink, yellow shading, ages to light pink . Moderate, musk fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 5' to 10' (150 to 305 cm). Width of 5' to 6' (150 to 185 cm). Rev. Joseph Hardwick Pemberton (1925).

115 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VCrimson Glory, Cl.

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl.. Dark red. Strong fragrance. Very large, very double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 10' to 12' (305 to 365 cm). Millar Bros. (1941), Naungayan (1946), Richardson (1944).

62 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VDarcey Bussell

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Red, purple shading. Strong, fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: up to 2' (up to 60cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2005).

96 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VDark Desire

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Parfuma® Collection) Violet - red. Nearly black bud opens to violet red bloom.. Strong, apricot or peach, citrus, fruity, geranium, honey, lemon, myrrh, rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: up to 4½' (up to 135cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2003).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VDesdemona ® (Shrub, Austin 2015)

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) White, light apricot shading, ages to blush . Pink buds, white blooms. Strong, anise, apricot or peach, damask, fruity, honey, raspberry fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2015).

50 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VDuchesse Christiana ®

Floribunda. (Series: Parfuma® Collection) Light pink, cream outer petals. Strong, apple, lemon, rose, sweet fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), expanded , globular, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 35" (90cm). Width: 20" (50cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2003).

88 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VEarth Angel

Floribunda. (Series: Parfuma® Collection) Light pink, cream outer petals. Strong, apple, lemon, rose, sweet fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), expanded , globular, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 35" (90cm). Width: 20" (50cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2003).

88 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,N,O,P,R,T,U,VEmpress Farah

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Couture Collection) White, carmine-red edges, silver(y) reverse. None to mild, rose fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), classic hybrid tea, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 6'7" (200cm). Width: 47" (120cm). G. Delbard (1986).

80 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VExotic ® (hybrid tea, Fryer before 1991)

Hybrid Tea. Coral, peach shading. Strong, fruity, opinions vary fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, exhibition, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 31" to 4' (80 to 120cm). Width: 2' to 28" (60 to 70cm). Gareth Fryer (1948-....) (1991).

111 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold hardy: EXCELLENT (9 votes).