Rose Ratings

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VWinchester Cathedral ®

Shrub. English Rose Collection. White or white blend. Flowers white, with a tendency to revert to pink. Moderate, sweet fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned, rounded bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1988).

134 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Vigor: EXCELLENT (15 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,V5652 06 2

Hybrid Tea. Rose-pink, orange-pink shading. [Rose-pink.]. Strong, anise, apple, apricot or peach, damask, fruity, lemon fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 39" to 6' (100 to 185cm). Width: up to 20" (up to 50cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2006).

38 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VAbout Face ™

Grandiflora. Orange, darker reverse. Flowers: Orange blend, deep orange-gold upper, burnished red reverse.. Mild to strong, apple, fruity fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, globular, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 5' to 6' (150 to 185cm). Width: 3' to 42" (90 to 110cm). Tom Carruth (2003).

99 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VAM310

Hybrid Tea. Rose-pink, orange-pink shading. [Rose-pink.]. Strong, anise, apple, apricot or peach, damask, fruity, lemon fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 39" to 6' (100 to 185cm). Width: up to 20" (up to 50cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2006).

38 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VAM911

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Light pink, peach shading. Strong fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, button-eye, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 31" to 39" (80 to 100 cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2010).

69 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VAM963

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Romantica ™. Deep pink. Strong, old rose fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 39" to 6' (100 to 185 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (1998).

107 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VAstronomia ®

Floribunda, Shrub. Blush to white, red stamens. None / no fragrance. Medium, single (4-8 petals), in large clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 2' to 3' (60 to 90cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2006).

106 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBella Helena (syn. 'Comtesse de Labarthe')

Tea. Earth Kind ™. Rose-pink, yellow highlights, ages to lighter . Strong, tea fragrance. Large, very double, cupped, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11. Height of 3' to 8' (90 to 245 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Pierre Bernède (1857).

149 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBelle de Londres ®

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Salmon-pink. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, classic hybrid tea bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 5' to 15' (150 to 455 cm). Width of 5' to 8' (150 to 245 cm). Harkness (1972).

118 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBuff Beauty (Hybrid Musk, Bentall, 1939)

Hybrid Musk, Shrub. Orange and yellow. Strong, tea rose fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 4' to 10' (120 to 305 cm). Width of 4' to 8' (120 to 245 cm). Ann & John Bentall (1939).

135 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VCharles Darwin ® (shrub, Austin 1991/2001)

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Yellow, buff shading. Moderate, opinions vary fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10a.
Height: 39" to 42" (100 to 105cm). Width: 3' (90cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1991).

75 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VClair Austin Gpt

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) White. Strong, myrrh, vanilla fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, globular, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11.
Height: 47" to 11'10" (120 to 360cm). Width: up to 39" (up to 100cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2007).

110 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

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

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) White. Strong, myrrh, vanilla fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, globular, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11.
Height: 47" to 11'10" (120 to 360cm). Width: up to 39" (up to 100cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2007).

110 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VCM 91.7852.30

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Light pink. Strong, apricot or peach, citrus, rose fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 6' 7" to 12' (200 to 365 cm). Width of 4' 11" to 8' 2" (150 to 250 cm). G. Delbard (1991).

111 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VCompassion ® (Large-Flowered Climber Harkness, 1972)

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Salmon-pink. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, classic hybrid tea bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 5' to 15' (150 to 455 cm). Width of 5' to 8' (150 to 245 cm). Harkness (1972).

118 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VComtesse de Labarthe

Tea. Earth Kind ™. Rose-pink, yellow highlights, ages to lighter . Strong, tea fragrance. Large, very double, cupped, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11. Height of 3' to 8' (90 to 245 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Pierre Bernède (1857).

149 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

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

Tea. Earth Kind ™. Rose-pink, yellow highlights, ages to lighter . Strong, tea fragrance. Large, very double, cupped, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11. Height of 3' to 8' (90 to 245 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Pierre Bernède (1857).

149 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

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

Tea. Earth Kind ™. Rose-pink, yellow highlights, ages to lighter . Strong, tea fragrance. Large, very double, cupped, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11. Height of 3' to 8' (90 to 245 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Pierre Bernède (1857).

149 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VCrimson Glory (hybrid tea, Kordes 1935)

Hybrid Tea. Crimson, purple shading. Strong, clove, damask, rose fragrance. Very large, very double, borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 30" to 6' 7" (75 to 200 cm). Width of 2' to 30" (60 to 75 cm). Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (1935).

85 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 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).

98 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VDuchesse de Brabant

Tea. Earth Kind ™. Rose-pink, yellow highlights, ages to lighter . Strong, tea fragrance. Large, very double, cupped, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11. Height of 3' to 8' (90 to 245 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Pierre Bernède (1857).

149 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VDuftjuwel ®

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Light pink, peach shading. Strong fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, button-eye, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 31" to 39" (80 to 100 cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2010).

69 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

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

Centifolia, Damask. White or white blend. Strong fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), button-eye, cupped bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 4' to 6'7" (120 to 200cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Julien-ALEXANDRE Hardy (1831).

145 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VFirst Blush (hybrid tea, Meilland 1998)

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Romantica ™. Deep pink. Strong, old rose fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 39" to 6' (100 to 185 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (1998).

107 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Vigor: EXCELLENT (14 votes).