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A,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,TBenardella's Ruby
Berry Patch
Ruby ™ (miniature, Benardella 2001) [BENmjul]

Miniature. Dark red. None to mild, spice fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 2' to 30" (60 to 75 cm). Frank A. Benardella (1999).

55 favorite votes.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VComtesse du Cayla

China / Bengale. Orange blend, yellow reverse. Copper with saffron at the base of the petal. Mild, tea fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 4' to 9' (120 to 275 cm). Width of up to 6' (up to 185 cm). Pierre Guillot (1855-1918) (1902).

55 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VElectron ® (hybrid tea, McGredy, 1962)
Mullard Jubilee

Hybrid Tea. Rose-pink. Flowers shocking pink. Cherry pink. Cerise pink. Carmine.. Mild to strong, old rose, spice fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a and warmer.
Height: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm). Width: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1962).

55 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VEscapade ® (Floribunda, Harkness, 1962) [HARpade]

Floribunda. Mauve - pink, cream center. Strong, musk fragrance. Semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 32" to 4' (80 to 120 cm). Width of 28" to 42" (70 to 105 cm). Harkness (1967).

55 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VFerdy
Hanami-Gawa
Hanamigawa
KEItoly
花見川 [KEItoli]

Climber, Miniature, Cl., Shrub. Salmon-pink. Geranium-pink shading. Moderate fragrance. Small, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 2' to 5' (60 to 150 cm). Width of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm). Seizo Suzuki (1984).

55 favorite votes.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VGartendirektor Otto Linne
Otto Linne

Lambertiana, Polyantha, Shrub. Carmine-pink, white center, darker edges. Mild fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Peter Lambert (1934).

55 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,F,G,O,P,Q,T,VGlorious (hybrid tea, Ilsink, 2001)
Glorius ®
INT G140-93
SAS 382
Victorious [INTerictira]

Hybrid Tea. Butter-yellow. None to mild, opinions vary fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 4½' to 4'11" (135 to 150cm). Width: 3' (90cm). Gerrit Pieter Ilsink (1992).

55 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VJohn Davis

Hybrid Kordesii. Explorer Series Collection. Light pink to pink, yellow stamens. Spice fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 2b and warmer. Height of 7' (215 cm). Dr. Felicitas Svejda (1977).

55 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TLantern
Octoberfest ™ [MAClanter]

Grandiflora. Orange blend, yellow reverse, ages to lighter . Moderate, fruity fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 47" to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1989).

55 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UPaul Bocuse ® [MASpaujeu]

Shrub. Generosa® [Guillot]. Apricot or apricot blend. Moderate, fruity fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Dominique Massad (1992).

55 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

E,F,G,L,N,O,P,TGolden Wishes ™
Sun ™
Sun Hit ®
Sunhit [POUlsun]

Mini-Flora, Patio. PatioHit ® Collection. Yellow. Mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 16" to 2' (40 to 60 cm). Width of 18" (45 cm). Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (1994), L. Pernille Olesen (1994).

55 favorite votes.

C,E,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VWindermere (shrub, Austin, 2007) [AUShomer]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Cream, light yellow undertones. Moderate, citrus, fruity fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned, scalloped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: up to 4'1" (up to 125cm). Width: up to 30" (up to 75cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2005).

55 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,O,P,Q,T,U,VBelle sans flatterie
Joséphine Impératrice

Agatha/Agathe, Gallica / Provins. Mauve or purple blend. Flowers lilac-pink, lighter on the edges. Strong fragrance. Medium bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b. Height of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Daniel August Schwarzkopf (1783).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBlanche fleur
Blanchefleur (hybrid centifolia, Vibert, 1835)

Alba, Centifolia, Hybrid China, Hybrid Gallica. White or cream, pink shading. Strong, sweet fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), expanded bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Jean-Pierre Vibert (1835).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCentenaire de Lourdes ®
Mrs. Jones [DELge]

Floribunda. Pink. Mild fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), in small clusters, cupped, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' to 6' 7" (90 to 200 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). André Delbard-Chabert (1915-2012) (1958).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T94A922-1L
DayDream ™(shrub, Lim 2004) [BAIeam]

Shrub. Fuchsia / magenta, deep pink blending. Mild, rose, sweet fragrance. Small, semi-double (9-16 petals), in large clusters bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 2b through 8b.
Height: up to 2' (up to 60cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). Peter Ping Lim ：林彬 (1994).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UEsmeralda (hybrid tea, Kordes, 1973)
Keepsake (hybrid tea, Kordes 1973)
KO 73/594
Rose Esmeralda [KORmalda]

Hybrid Tea. Pink, light pink blending. Moderate fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), exhibition, high-centered, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 30" to 6' (75 to 185 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1973).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD-.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,TGentle Cover ™
Little Bo-Peep (miniature, Olesen/Poulsen, 1989)
Natchez Cover ®
White Carpet [POUllen]

Miniature, Patio, Shrub. Towne & Country ® Series. Pink, orange stamens. Mild, fruity fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, flat bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 10b. Height of 1' to 26" (30 to 65 cm). Width of 1' to 18" (30 to 45 cm). Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (1989), L. Pernille Olesen (1989).

54 favorite votes.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VMabella ®
New Day [KORgold]

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Butter-yellow to lemon-yellow, yellow stamens. Mimosa. Strong, fruity fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cupped, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 30" to 4' 1" (75 to 125 cm). Width of 39" (100 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1972).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,UBanksia 'The Purezza'
Purezza
Rosa banksiae 'Purezza'
The Pearl ™ (rambler, Mansuino, 1960)

Hybrid Banksia, Large-Flowered Climber, Rambler. White or white blend. Strong fragrance. Small, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 9' 10" to 18' (300 to 550 cm). Width of 10' to 12' (305 to 365 cm). Quinto Mansuino (1961).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TRed Intuition [DELstriro]

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Red, dark red streaks, stripes, flecks. Medium to large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: up to 5¼' (up to 160cm). Guy Delbard / André (1999).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFedtschenkoana
R. fedtschenkoana
Rosa fedtschenkoana Regel

Species / Wild. White, yellow stamens. Strong, linseed oil fragrance. Medium, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 7' (215 cm). Alexei and Olga Fedtschenko (1871).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,L,N,P,T,VCluster Rose
Rosa pisocarpa A.Gray
Rosa rivalis Eastw. synonym
The Clustered-Flowered Rose

Species / Wild. Pink, purple shading. Light lilac pink. Small, single (4-8 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 2' to 8' (60 to 245 cm).

54 favorite votes.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TVavoom ™ [WEKjutono]

Floribunda. Orange and yellow. Moderate fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 2' to 28" (60 to 70 cm). Tom Carruth (2005).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

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