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A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlain Blanchard (hybrid gallica, Vibert, 1839)

Centifolia, Hybrid Gallica. Crimson, purple mottling, pink undertones. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, semi-double to double, cupped 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). Jean-Pierre Vibert (1839).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,G,O,P,Q,T,V4-557
Annapurna (hybrid tea, Dorieux 2000)
Neige Parfum (hybrid tea, Dorieux, 2000) [DORblan]

Hybrid Tea. White. Strong, honey, tea rose, violets fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), classic hybrid tea bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 2' to 32" (60 to 80cm). Width: 16" to 20" (40 to 50cm). Francois Dorieux II (1955-2015) (2000).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VArdoisé de Lyon
Ardoisée de Lyon

Hybrid Perpetual. Violet - purple, crimson center, red highlights. Strong, old rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), button-eye, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 39" to 5' (100 to 150 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Frédéric Damaizin (1858), Jacques Plantier (1858).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBlue Nile ®
Nil Bleu ® [DELnible]

Hybrid Tea. Mauve, blue highlights. Strong, citrus, fruity, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). André Delbard-Chabert (1915-2012) (1975).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCaribia (hybrid tea, Wheatcroft, 1972)
Harry
Harry Wheatcroft

Hybrid Tea. Red and yellow, stripes. Mild fragrance. Large bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 2' to 39" (60 to 100 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Harry Wheatcroft & Sons Ltd. (1972).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFame! ™
Fame '98 [JACzor]

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Deep pink. Mild fragrance. Large bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm). Width: 4½' (135cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary (1998).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,VGénéral Schablikine (tea, Nabonnand 1878)
"Vestey's Pink Tea"

Tea. Red, copper shading, purple reverse. Glandular, kinked or S-shaped pedicels. Moderate fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 6' 7" (200 cm). Width of 6' 7" (200 cm). Gilbert Nabonnand (1828-1903) (1878).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VHoney Sweet
Honeysweet

Shrub. Buck Roses Collection. Orange-pink. Honey fragrance. Large bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 3' (90 cm). Dr. Griffith J. Buck (1984).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VKathleen Harrop

Bourbon. Seashell-pink. Moderate fragrance. Large, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of up to 9' 10" (up to 300 cm). Alexander Dickson II (1857-1949) (1919).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VClimbing Lady Hillingdon
Lady Hillingdon, Cl. (Tea Cl, Hicks, 1917)

Climber, Tea, Cl.. Apricot. Moderate, tea fragrance. Medium to large, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 12' to 15' (365 to 455 cm). Width of 8' to 18' (245 to 550 cm). Elisha J. Hicks (1917).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TLemon Spice

Hybrid Tea. Light yellow. Strong, spice fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 31" to 5' (80 to 150 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). David L. Armstrong (1966), Herbert C. Swim (1966).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TLovely Fairy [SPEvu]

Patio, Polyantha, Shrub. Deep pink. Mild to strong, fruity fragrance. Small, very double, in large clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 10b. Height of 16" to 4' (40 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Vurens-Spek (1990).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VMary Magdalene [AUSjolly]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Seashell-pink - blush, darker center. Mild, myrrh, tea fragrance. Button-eye, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b.
Height: 3' (90cm). Width: 3' (90cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1998).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAmazing Grace ™ (hybrid tea, Cocker, 1990)
Celebration (hybrid tea, Cocker, 1990)
Myriam ® (hybrid tea, Cocker 1990) [COCgrand]

Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Light pink. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 30" (75 cm). Anne G. Cocker (1920-2014) (1990).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VOctober Moon [Ardshine]

Floribunda. Apricot, lighter reverse. Mild, carnation, clover fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, old-fashioned, reflexed bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 11.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm). Paul Barden (2006).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,E,G,L,N,O,PCentrO-Rose
Chateau Merlot
Red Mirato ® [TANoronez]

Shrub. Red. None / no fragrance. Large, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 20" (up to 50 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1999).

52 favorite votes.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,U,VAnna Olivier (tea, Ducher 1872)
"Schmidt's Buff Giant"

Tea. Light pink, cream center. Reverse pink highlights. Strong, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 3' to 10' (90 to 305 cm). Width of 3' to 10' (90 to 305 cm). Claude Ducher (1820-1874) (1872).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,TDame Elisabeth Murdoch
Speelwark ™ [Korwarpeel]

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Yellow and pink. Flowers peach yellow, fading to reddish. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 3' (90 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1999).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,O,P,Q,THarry Potter
Wild Rover (Floribunda, Dickson, 2007) [Dichirap]

Floribunda, Shrub. Mauve or purple blend. Deep claret fading to mauve. Strong fragrance. Semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4½' to 6' (135 to 185 cm). Colin Dickson (1956-....) (2007).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBaroness Rothschild
Baronne Adolphe de Rothschild (hybr. perpetual, Pernet, 1867)
Madame la Baronne de Rothschild

Hybrid Perpetual. Light pink or rose-pink, white shading. None to mild, opinions vary fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped, globular bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer.
Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm). Width: 3' (90cm). Jean Pernet (père) (1868).

51 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

Desdemona ® (Shrub, Austin 2015) [AUSkindling]

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).

51 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UDie Welt ® (hybrid tea, Kordes 1976)
The World
World Rose [DieKOR]

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Orange or orange-red. Mild fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 10b. Height of 32" to 4' (80 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1976).

51 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UEnglish Garden ®
Schloss Glücksburg [AUSbuff]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot or apricot blend. Tea fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 3' to 39" (90 to 100 cm). Width of 30" to 4' (75 to 120 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1986).

51 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VFirst Prize

Hybrid Tea. Rose-pink or rose-red, cream blending. Moderate fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 4' to 10' (120 to 305cm). Width: up to 5' (up to 150cm). Eugene S. Boerner (1967).

51 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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