Rose Ratings

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VRosa damascena mutabilis

Damask. Light pink, golden-yellow stamens, ages to white . Strong, damask fragrance. Semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 3' to 6' (90 to 185cm). Width: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Unknown (1792), Unknown Dutch origin (1732).

162 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VRosa gallica atropurpurea

Gallica / Provins. Crimson or dark purple. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Unknown Dutch origin (1786).

178 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VRosa semperflorens carnea

China / Bengale. Pink. Moderate fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b. Height of 3' to 10' (90 to 305 cm). Width of 30" to 6½' (75 to 200 cm). John Parsons (1793).

189 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VRosa semperflorens pallida

China / Bengale. Pink. Moderate fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b. Height of 3' to 10' (90 to 305 cm). Width of 30" to 6½' (75 to 200 cm). John Parsons (1793).

189 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VRosa X odorata 'Pallida'

China / Bengale. Pink. Moderate fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b. Height of 3' to 10' (90 to 305 cm). Width of 30" to 6½' (75 to 200 cm). John Parsons (1793).

189 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VRose Bleue (gallica, Unknown, before 1811))

Gallica / Provins. Crimson or dark purple. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Unknown Dutch origin (1786).

178 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VRose de Chine

China / Bengale. Pink. Moderate fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b. Height of 3' to 10' (90 to 305 cm). Width of 30" to 6½' (75 to 200 cm). John Parsons (1793).

189 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VRosier de Cels

Damask. Light pink, golden-yellow stamens, ages to white . Strong, damask fragrance. Semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 3' to 6' (90 to 185cm). Width: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Unknown (1792), Unknown Dutch origin (1732).

162 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VRosier de Van Huysum

Damask. Light pink, golden-yellow stamens, ages to white . Strong, damask fragrance. Semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 3' to 6' (90 to 185cm). Width: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Unknown (1792), Unknown Dutch origin (1732).

162 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VRosier des Indes commun

China / Bengale. Pink. Moderate fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b. Height of 3' to 10' (90 to 305 cm). Width of 30" to 6½' (75 to 200 cm). John Parsons (1793).

189 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSchneewittchen, Cl.

Climber, Floribunda, Cl.. White or white blend. None to mild fragrance. Medium to large, semi-double to double, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 8' to 15' (245 to 455 cm). Cants of Colchester (after 1967) (1968).

88 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSouvenir de Brod

Hybrid Setigera. Mauve or purple blend, red center. Moderate, old rose, opinions vary fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), flat, quartered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: 8' to 12' (245 to 365cm). Rudolf Geschwind (1829-1910) (1884).

65 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VSteinfurther Abendsonne ®

Floribunda, Hybrid Tea. Orange-pink. [Apricot - pink.]. Flowers mango orange suffusing to pink. Mild, fruity, tea fragrance. Large, very double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered to cupped, open, ruffled, scalloped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 39" to 4¼' (100 to 130cm). Width: up to 30" (up to 75cm). Harkness (2006), Harkness (2006), Harkness & Co. (2006).

99 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,VStrike It Rich ™

Floribunda, Grandiflora. Golden-yellow - yellow, pink edges, pink shading. Strong, fruity, spice fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, cupped bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer.
Height: 5¾' to 6'7" (175 to 200cm). Width: 20" to 26" (50 to 65cm). Tom Carruth (2005).

63 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSunsprite (floribunda, Kordes 1973)

Floribunda. Deep yellow. Strong fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 20" to 30" (50 to 75 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1973).

164 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

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

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Deep pink, mauve reverse. Mulberry. Strong, damask, fruity, sweet, tea rose fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Width: 20" to 3' (50 to 90cm). Meilland (1940-....) (2017), Meilland International (2018).

14 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VTaboo ™ (hybrid tea, Evers 1988)

Hybrid Tea. Dark red, darker veining. Moderate fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 3' to 5' 7" (90 to 170 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1988).

96 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VTamora (shrub, Austin, 1983)

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot - yellow, darker center, lighter edges. Strong, myrrh fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 39" to 4' (100 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1983).

137 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,V"The Biddle/Cardwell Rose"

China / Bengale. Pink. Moderate fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b. Height of 3' to 10' (90 to 305 cm). Width of 30" to 6½' (75 to 200 cm). John Parsons (1793).

189 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VThe Generous Gardener

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Light pink. Strong, musk, myrrh, old rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: 4'11" to 14¾' (150 to 450cm). Width: 4' (120cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2002).

96 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,VThe Wedgwood Rose

Climber, Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Rose-pink, blush reverse. Strong, clove, fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 5'11" to 9'10" (180 to 300cm). Width: up to 2" (up to 5cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2009).

63 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VValencia ® (hybrid tea, Kordes before 1987)

Hybrid Tea. Amber - yellow. Strong, rose, opinions vary fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 28" to 6' (70 to 185 cm). Width of 26" to 5' (65 to 150 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1987).

94 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

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

Gallica / Provins. Crimson or dark purple. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Unknown Dutch origin (1786).

178 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).

A,C,E,G,N,O,P,R,T,U,VWell-Being

Shrub. Yellow blend. Strong, citrus, clove, licorice fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Width of up to 39" (up to 100 cm). Harkness & Co. (2002).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Shade tolerance: EXCELLENT (5 votes).