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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-.

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-.

C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,TDisneyland Rose ®
Litl Romeo [JACmouse]

Floribunda. Orange-pink. None to mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 4' 11" (up to 150 cm). John K. Walden, Dr. Keith W. Zary (2003).

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-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VFisherman's Friend®
Gardener's Friend [AUSchild]

English Rose [David Austin], Shrub. Dark red. Strong fragrance. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 42" to 4' (105 to 120 cm). Width of 30" to 4' (75 to 120 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1987).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TFragrant Memory (hybrid tea, Warriner, 1971)
Jadis [WARdis]

Hybrid Tea. Pink, mauve highlights. Strong, rose fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). William A. Warriner (1971).

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,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-.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFreisinger Morgenröte (shrub, Kordes, 1988)
Frisimo
Morgenröte (shrub, Kordes, 1988)
Sunrise (climber, Kordes, 1988) [KORmarter]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber, Shrub. Orange, red shading. Orange, edged pink upper, yellow reverse. Moderate fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, high-centered, rounded bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 4' 11" (up to 150 cm). Width of 6' (185 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1988).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

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-.

E,F,G,L,N,O,P,VAntique Silk
Champagne (floribunda, Kordes, 1982)
Champagner ® (floribunda, Kordes 1982) [KORampa]

Floribunda, Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Cream, orange undertones. Mild fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 2' (60 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1982).

51 favorite votes.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCharles Rennie Mackintosh [AUSren]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Pink blend. Mild fragrance. Very double, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 30" to 4' (75 to 120 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1988).

51 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VEroica
Eroika
Erotica
Erotika ®

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Dark red. Strong, damask fragrance. High-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 37" to 4¼' (95 to 130 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Mathias Tantau, Jr. (1912 - 2006) (1968).

51 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VGéant des Batailles
Giant of Battles

Hybrid Bourbon, Hybrid China, Hybrid Perpetual. Red. Strong fragrance. Very full (41+ petals), old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 2' (60cm). Antoine Nérard (1845).

51 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VLady X [MEIfigu]

Hybrid Tea. Mauve or purple blend. Mild fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 5' to 7' (150 to 215 cm). Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1965).

51 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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