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C,F,G,L,N,O,P,TDiantheflora
Dianthiflora
Fimbriata (hybrid rugosa, Morlet, 1889)
Phoebe's Frilled Pink
Rosa rugosa dianthiflora

Hybrid Rugosa. White, blush shading. Fringed petals. Mild to strong, opinions vary fragrance. Small, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Gustave Morlet (1889).

48 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,U,VFrühlingsduft (Hybrid Spinossima, Kordes, 1949)
Spring Fragrance (Hybrid Spinosissima, Kordes, 1949)

Hybrid Spinosissima. White, pink shading, light yellow center. Strong fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 5a through 9b. Height of up to 13' (up to 395 cm). Width of up to 13' (up to 395 cm). Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (1949).

48 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UGipsy (floribunda, Suzuki, 1985)
Gipsy Carnival
Gypsy (floribunda, Suzuki, 1985)
Gypsy Carnival ™
Kibō
Kiboh
Lovita (floribunda, Suzuki, 1985)

Floribunda. Red blend, yellow reverse. None to mild fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 31" to 47" (80 to 120 cm). Seizo Suzuki (1985).

48 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

G,N,O,P,VMagnificent Perfume [CLEpchsilk-Magnificent Perfume]

Shrub. Light pink, apricot center.. Strong fragrance. Small, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 42" to 4' (105 to 120 cm). John Clements (2003).

48 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,L,N,P"Freya - in commerce as"
Heilige Rose
Holy Rose of Abyssinia
Rosa centifolia f. sancta Zabel
Rosa richardii Rehder
Rosa sancta Richard, not Andrews
Rosa X richardii

Gallica / Provins, Shrub, Species Cross. Rose-pink to salmon-pink. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm).

48 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,URush ® [LENru]

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered, Hybrid Multiflora, Shrub. Carmine-pink, white center. Mild to strong, fruity fragrance. Medium, single (4-8 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 47" to 4' 11" (120 to 150 cm). Louis Lens (1924-2001) (1981).

48 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlfred de Dalmas

Moss. Pink, light pink edges. Purplish pink reverse. Moderate fragrance. Medium, very double, cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm). Width: up to 2' (up to 60cm). Jean Laffay (1855).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TCafé Olé [MORolé]

Miniature. Russet. Spice fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: up to 32" (up to 80cm). Ralph S. Moore (1990).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

G,N,P,VBonica, Cl.
Canibo
Climbing Bonica

Climber. Pink blend. Moderate, sweet fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 13' 1" (up to 400 cm).

47 favorite votes.

A,C,G,O,P,Q,TBest Friend (hybrid tea, Meilland 1997)
Caprice de Meilland ® [MEIsionver]

Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Pink. Strong, fruity fragrance. Very large bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 31" to 39" (80 to 100cm). Meilland International (1997).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,L,N,O,P,T,UCapitaine John Ingram
Captain Ingram

Moss. Dark purple. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, double (17-25 petals), quartered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4' to 5' 11" (120 to 180 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Jean Laffay (1854).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,QDream Come True ™ (grandiflora, Pottschmidt, 2006) [Wekdocpot]

Grandiflora. Light yellow, red shading. Upper: yellow edged with cerise pink, reverse: similar but with more yellow. Moderate, tea fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 5'7" to 6'7" (170 to 200cm). John David Pottschmidt (1996).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UDuc de Cambridge (damask, Laffay, 1840)
Duchesse de Cambridge
Duke of Cambridge (damask, Laffay, pre 1840)

Bourbon, Damask. Mauve or purple blend. Can proliferate. Strong fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 47" to 8' (120 to 245cm). Jean Laffay (1840).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UIlse Krohn Superior

Hybrid Kordesii, Shrub. White, buff center. Strong fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 9' (up to 275 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1964).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,ULykkefund (Rambler, Olsen, 1930)

Rambler. White or white blend. Strong fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 18' to 20' (550 to 610 cm). Width of up to 15' (up to 455 cm). Aksel Olsen (1930).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,O,P,Q,T,VCourageous ™
Fetzer Syrah Rosé
King Arthur (syn. Madrigal)
Madrigal (shrub,Harkness, 1998)
Robin Hood® (Shrub, Harkness, 1998) [HARextra]

Shrub. Dark red. Pinkish ruby. Strong fragrance. Old-fashioned, ruffled bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 4' 1" (125 cm). Width of 32" (80 cm). Harkness & Co. (1998).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

E,F,G,L,N,O,POlde Romeo [HADromeo]

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Crimson. Strong fragrance. Old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4' (120 cm). Harvey D. Davidson (1993).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UPaulii
Repens Alba
R. paulii
Rosa paulii Rehder
Rosa rugosa repens alba
Rosa X paulii

Hybrid Rugosa, Species Cross. White. Mild to strong, clove fragrance. Large, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4a through 5b. Height of 3' to 6' 7" (90 to 200 cm). Width of 6' to 13' 1" (185 to 400 cm). George Paul (1841-1921) (1903).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,F,G,L,N,O,TLiaison (floribunda, Williams 1996)
Pete Musser
Peter Musser [WILpete]

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered, Florists Rose, Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Orange or orange-red. Cherry-red. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), exhibition bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 42" to 4' (105 to 120 cm). J. Benjamin Williams (1996).

47 favorite votes.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VPresident Herbert Hoover
President Hoover

Hybrid Tea, Pernetiana. Copper and orange, pink shading, ages to yellow . Moderate, spice fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 2' to 32" (60 to 80cm). Lyman B. Coddington (1930).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,VRadio Times ® [AUSsal]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Pink. Strong, old rose fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped-to-flat, old-fashioned, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Width of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1994).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFlorida ® (floribunda, McGredy before 1997)
Matawhero Magic
Simply the Best
Top Notch ™ [MACamster]

Floribunda, Hybrid Tea. Apricot or apricot blend. Golden-apricot. Bronze. Strong, fruity, musk fragrance. Small to medium bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 35" to 4'7" (90 to 140cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1990).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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.

Glendora (floribunda, Kordes, 1999)
KO 99/1825-04
Plum Perfect ™
Plum Perfect Sunbelt ®
Thank You Rose
Vodacom [KORvodacom]

Floribunda. Lavender. . Mild to strong fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, flat, reflexed, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: up to 47" (up to 120cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (1997).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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