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A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,U,VAce of Hearts (hybrid tea, Kordes 1981)
Asso di Cuori ®
Toque Rouge [KORred]

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Dark red. None to mild fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1981).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,G,N,O,P,Q,TAgnès Schilliger ®
Lady of the House [MASasch]

Shrub. Generosa® [Guillot]. Violet and pink. Strong, cinnamon, raspberry, spice, strawberry fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, quartered, semi-globular bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 39" to 47" (100 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 32" (60 to 80 cm). Dominique Massad (2002).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,F,G,L,N,O,PAlain

Floribunda. Carmine-red. Mild fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Francis Meilland (1912-1958) (1946).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,E,F,G,N,O,P,QAll Gold ®
Allgold ® (floribunda, LeGrice 1956)

Floribunda. Golden-yellow, golden-yellow stamens. Straw yellow to Chinese yellow, unfading. Mild fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double, borne mostly solitary, in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Edward Burton Le Grice (1902-1977) (1956).

40 favorite votes.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,U,VAllux Symphony
Symphonie (shrub, Austin 1986)
Symphony ® (shrub, Austin 1986) [AUSlett]

English Rose [David Austin], Shrub. Yellow. Mild fragrance. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' to 39" (90 to 100 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1986).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBasye's Blueberry

Shrub. Pink. Strong fragrance. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 3b through 9b. Height of 5' to 8' (150 to 245 cm). Width of 5' (150 cm). Dr. Robert E. Basye (1982).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,L,N,O,PClassic Woman ™
Cream Yves Piaget ® [Meigroupy]

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Romantica ™) White, orange-pink shading. Mild, rose fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: up to 6' (up to 185cm). Meilland International (2007).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD-.

F,G,L,N,O,P,T,UCrimson Blush [SIEson]

Alba. Purple and red. Strong fragrance. Very full (41+ petals), quartered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6a through 9b. Height of 6' to 8' (185 to 245 cm). Width of 6' (185 cm). Rolf Sievers (1976).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

G,N,O,P,TDancing In The Dark ™
DELchiflou
DELchifrou
Grand Prix Special
Heinz Winkler
Hommage à Barbara ®
Rooibos Rose [CC 98.8303.2]

Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Couture Collection. Dark red, darker outer petals. Intense deep red, developing to black.. None to mild fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, fluted petals, formal bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 47" (120 cm). Width of 47" (120 cm). Henri Delbard (1997), Georges Delbard (1905-1999) (1997).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,V84L5N801
Hope for Humanity [RSM W4 ]

Shrub. Parkland Series Collection. Dark red, purple shading. Burgundy. Mild fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 3b and warmer. Height of 5' to 7' (150 to 215 cm). Lynn M. Collicutt (1984).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,L,N,O,P,VCounty of Yorkshire
Innocencia ™ (floribunda, Kordes, 2002)
Innocencia Vigorosa ™
Rigo Innocencia ®
Sparkles
White Balconia [Korstarnow]

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered, Shrub. Vigorosa ®. White or white blend. Moderate fragrance. Small to medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 20" (up to 50 cm). Width of up to 20" (up to 50 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (2002).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

Goethe Rose
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Rose ®
Parfum de Honfleur ®
Pure Poetry (hybrid tea, Evers/Tantau, 2004/09) [TAN04179]

Hybrid Tea. Dark red, ages to carmine-pink . Strong, anise, honey, sweet fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 39" to 47" (100 to 120 cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (2004).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,O,P,Q,T,ULeveson Gower
Souvenir de la Malmaison à fleurs roses
Souvenir de la Malmaison Rose
Souvenir de la Malmaison Rouge (bourbon, Beluze, 1846)

Bourbon, Tea. Salmon-pink. Moderate fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Jean Beluze (1846).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,ULove Potion ™
Purple Puff [JACsedi]

Floribunda. Mauve or purple blend. Strong, raspberry fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered to flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 35" to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Jack E. Christensen (1993).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UMirandy (Hybrid Tea, Lammerts 1944)

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. Strong, damask, old rose fragrance. Large, in small clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Dr. Walter E. Lammerts (1944).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VMrs. Oakley-Fisher (Hybrid Tea, Cant, 1921)

Hybrid Tea. Deep yellow, orange shading, amber stamens. Strong fragrance. Single (4-8 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 2' to 39" (60 to 100 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Benjamin R. Cant (1827-1900) (1921).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VLilac Beauty
Nicole Carol Miller ™ [MEIskimov]

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Lavender. [Lilac.]. Strong, citrus, rose fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 4'11" to 6'1" (150 to 185cm). Meilland International (2004).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,O,P,Q,T,U,VPapi Delbard ® [DELaby]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Apricot. Moderate, apricot or peach, citrus, fruity, rose fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 6½' to 10' (200 to 305 cm). Width of 5' to 8' (150 to 245 cm). G. Delbard (1992).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,U74/381
Pearl Drift [LEGgab]

Hybrid Bracteata, Shrub. White and pink. Flowers white flushed with pink. Strong fragrance. Large, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 3' to 42" (90 to 105cm). Width: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Bill Le Grice (1974).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,U,VPinocchio (floribunda, Kordes, 1940)
Rosenmärchen

Floribunda. Salmon-pink, yellow shading, carmine-pink shading. Mild, fruity fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 30" to 3' (75 to 90 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (1940).

40 favorite votes.

F,G,L,N,P,T,VRosa rugosa 'Atropurpurea'
R. rugosa rubra
Rosa Rugosa 'Rubra'
R. rugosa var. rubra
Rosa rugosa var. rubra Rehder
Rubra (hybrid rugosa)

Species / Wild. Purple to violet. Carmine-purple. Moderate fragrance. Large, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 2b through 9b. Height of 4' 11" to 6' 7" (150 to 200 cm).

40 favorite votes.

C,F,G,N,O,P,T,VAnémone Ancienne
La coquette (gallica, Unknown, pre 1813)
Ornement de la Nature
Rose Anémone (gallica, Unknown, pre 1813)

Gallica / Provins. Carmine-pink, pink outer petals, lilac shading. Mild fragrance. Small, very double, in small clusters, cupped, quartered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 4¼' to 4'7" (130 to 140cm). Unknown Dutch origin (1813).

40 favorite votes.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UStarina ® [MEIgali]

Miniature. Orange-red, yellow undertones. Strong fragrance. Small to medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 1' to 20" (30 to 50 cm). Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1965).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,O,Q,T,U,VTipsy Imperial Concubine

Hybrid Tea, Tea. Light pink, cream shading. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 35" (90 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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