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A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UKathleen (hybrid Musk, Pemberton 1922)

Hybrid Musk. Blush. Mild to strong fragrance. Small, single to semi-double, in large clusters bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 6' to 15' (185 to 455 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Rev. Joseph Hardwick Pemberton (1922).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,L,N,O,PAnemonoides Ramona
Ramona (hybrid laevigata, Dietrich & Turner, 1913)
Red Cherokee
Rosa laevigata 'Ramona'
Rosa laevigata red
Rosa X anemonoides 'Ramona'

Hybrid Laevigata, Shrub. Carmine-red, ages to pink. Single (4-8 petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 10' (up to 305 cm). Width of up to 8' (up to 245 cm). Dieterich & Turner (1913).

47 favorite votes.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VGarland (hyb multiflora, Wells 1835)
La Gaillarde (hybrid moschata, Wells, 1835)
Splendid Garland
The Garland
Wood's Garland

Hybrid Moschata, Hybrid Multiflora. Cream, pink shading, ages to white . Moderate, musk fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), in large clusters, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 10' to 15' (305 to 455cm). Width: up to 10' (up to 305cm). William Wells (1835).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,F,G,L,N,O,PAennchen Müller
Ännchen Müller

Polyantha. Coral-pink. Mild fragrance. Small, double (17-25 petals), in large clusters, cupped bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). J. C. Schmidt / Blumenschmidt (1906).

46 favorite votes.

Alexandrine (hybrid tea, Meilland, 2009)
Belle Romantica ® (hybrid tea, Meiland, 2009)
MEIgapencey

Hybrid Tea. Orange, pink outer petals. Strong, citrus, fruity fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 2' to 32" (60 to 80 cm). Meilland International (2009).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,VAngelique ® (hybrid tea, Kordes, 1980)
Ankori (hybrid tea, Kordes, 1980)
Rose plant 727 [KORangeli]

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Orange. Flowers bright vermilion orange. None to mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered to flat, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1980).

46 favorite votes.

A,C,E,F,G,O,P,Q,T,UBroadlands
Canicule ®
Creme Brulee (shrub, Evers/Tantau, 1988)
Golden Touch (shrub, Evers/Tantau before 1993)
Sonnenschirm
Sun Umbrella [TANmirsch]

Floribunda, Hybrid Rugosa, Shrub. Yellow. None to mild fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 20" to 3' (50 to 90cm). Width: 20" to 5' (50 to 150cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1993).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,G,O,P,Q,TBataclan ®
Candlelight (shrub, Evers 2001)
Global Beauty
Les Années Folles
RT 94-488 [TAN94488]

Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Golden-yellow. [Deep yellow.]. Moderate, tea rose fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 31" to 39" (80 to 100cm). Width: up to 30" (up to 75cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1994).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

G,O,P,Q,T"A Fleurs Doubles Violettes"
"Centifolia à fleurs doubles violettes"

Found Rose, Centifolia, Hybrid China. Mauve or purple blend. Moderate fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), rosette bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 31" to 47" (80 to 120cm). Unknown French Breeder(s).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCharisma (floribunda, Jelly 1968)
Surprise Party [JELroganor]

Floribunda. Red and yellow. Mild fragrance. Small to medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Robert G. Jelly (1968).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TCountry Dancer

Shrub. Buck Roses Collection. Deep pink. Mild to strong, apple fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 30" to 5' (75 to 150 cm). Width of 3' to 42" (90 to 105 cm). Dr. Griffith J. Buck (1973).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VFire 'n' Ice ™ [AROfiric]

Floribunda, Florists Rose. Red, white reverse, ages to violet-red . Mild fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Christensen & Carruth (1987).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,TFrédéric de Prusse
Frédéric II de Prusse
Frederick the Second

Hybrid China. Crimson and purple. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 8'2" (250cm). Width: 5'11" (180cm). Philippe-Victor Verdier (1846).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,G,O,P,Q,T,UCC 94.4012.105
Guy Savoy
Haus Habsburg [DELstrimen]

Shrub. Dark red, streaks, stripes, flecks. Moderate, apricot or peach, vanilla fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' 11" to 6' 7" (150 to 200 cm). G. Delbard (2001).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VIncantation (shrub, Barden, 2002) [ARDspell74]

Shrub. Pink to red, white edges, white reverse. Deep raspberry pink to red with white picotee and a white reverse. Moderate, clove fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, flat to cupped bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Paul Barden (2002).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UJens Munk

Hybrid Rugosa. Explorer Series Collection. Pink, yellow stamens. Spice fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 2b through 8b. Height of 4' to 6' 7" (120 to 200 cm). Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Dr. Felicitas Svejda (1964).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TCaroline Testout, Cl.
Climbing Caroline Testout
Climbing Madame Caroline Testout
Madame Caroline Testout, Cl.

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl.. Pink. Moderate fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 9' 10" to 14¾' (300 to 450 cm). Width of up to 8' (up to 245 cm). Prof. J.-B. Chauvry (1901).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VMagnifica (hybrid rugosa, Van Fleet, 1905)
Rosa rugosa Magnifica
Rugosa Magnifica

Hybrid Rugosa. Mauve or purple blend. Strong, spice fragrance. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 3b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Dr. Walter Van Fleet (1900).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCarl Philip
Carl Philip Kristian IV
Christian IV ®
KORpean
Kristian IV
Mariandel ®
The Times
The Times Rose
Timeless Beauty ™
Times Rose [KORpeahn]

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered. Red. Mild fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 2' to 35" (60 to 90 cm). Width of 2' to 30" (60 to 75 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1980).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UOshun [ARDorisha]

Shrub. Apricot or apricot blend. Strong fragrance. Very full (41+ petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4' to 7' (120 to 215 cm). Paul Barden (2004).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD.

Jeanne Moreau (florists rose, Meilland before 2005)
Lomonosov®
Pierre Arditi ®
Roger Whittaker ®
Subzero
Vive La Mariee! ™
White Perfumella [MEIcalanq]

Hybrid Tea. White. Strong, damask, fruity, raspberry fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 35" to 4'11" (90 to 150cm). Width: up to 20" (up to 50cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2008).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,Q,UCalifornia Rose
California Wild Rose
Rosa aldersonii Greene synoynm
R. californica
Rosa californica Cham. & Schlecht.

Species / Wild. Pink. Strong, cinnamon, clove, spice fragrance. Small, single (4-8 petals), in large clusters bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' to 7' (90 to 215 cm).

46 favorite votes.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,TKamchatka Rose
Kamtchatica
Rosa kamtchatica Vent. synonym
R. rugosa kamschatica
Rosa rugosa var. kamschatica Regel
Rosa X kamtchatica Vent.
Rosier du Kamtschatka

Hybrid Rugosa, Species Cross. Deep pink. Mild fragrance. Medium, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 2a through 9b. Height of up to 7' (up to 215 cm). Width of up to 6' (up to 185 cm). Unknown (1798).

46 favorite votes.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,USidonie (damask perpetual, Vibert, by 1847)
Sydonie (damask Perpetual, Vibert, 1847)

Damask Perpetual, Portland. Salmon-pink to light pink. Strong, damask fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, quartered, rosette bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Jean-Pierre Vibert (1845).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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