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A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAdam's Smile™ [SAVasmile]

Miniature. Deep pink. None / no fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, classic hybrid tea, exhibition, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 10b. Height of 14" to 18" (35 to 45 cm). F. Harmon Saville (1924-1997) (1985).

38 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

FBella Dora
Bella Doria
Belle Doria (gallica, Parmentier, pre 1847)

Gallica / Provins. Slaty lilac with white spots. Medium, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 4'11" to 6'7" (150 to 200cm). Louis-Joseph-Ghislain Parmentier (1847).

38 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBlanche Moreau
Centifolia Muscosa 'Blanche Moreau'
Rosa centifolia f. muscosa 'Blanche Moreau'

Moss. White. Strong, opinions vary fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Moreau-Robert (1880).

38 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VCandy Stripe

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Pink blend, stripes. Deep rose-pink buds are boldly slashed with blush-white. Strong fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Edward McCummings (1962).

38 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VClimbing Clothilde Soupert
Climbing Clotilde Soupert
Clothilde Soupert, Cl.
Clotilde Soupert, Cl.

Climber, Polyantha, Cl.. White, pink center. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 8' to 15' (245 to 455 cm). Width of up to 6' (up to 185 cm). Fruitland Nurseries (1896).

38 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCrystal Fairy [SPEkren]

Polyantha. White. Borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Emiel Keiren (2001).

38 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,U,VAlberich
Happy (polyantha, de Ruiter, 1954)

Polyantha. Seven Dwarfs Series . Cherry-red. None / no fragrance. Small, semi-double to double, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 1' to 20" (30 to 50 cm). Width of up to 18" (up to 45 cm). Gerrit De Ruiter (1954).

38 favorite votes.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,UBaby Rambler (polyantha, Levavasseur, by 1902)
Madame Norbert Levavasseur
Red Baby Rambler (polyantha, Levavasseur, by 1902)

Polyantha. Crimson. Mild fragrance. Small, 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 16" to 4' (40 to 120 cm). Ernest Levavasseur (1903).

38 favorite votes.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VMontezuma (grandiflora, Swim 1954)
"Rose Marian"

Found Rose, Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Geranium-red. Mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 30" to 5' (75 to 150cm). Width: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm). Herbert C. Swim (1955).

38 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,TRosa elegantula 'Persetosa' synonym
Rosa elegantula Rolfe syn.
R. farreri
Rosa farreri f. persetosa Stapf synonym
R. farreri persetosa
Rosa farreri Stapf ex Cox
R. persetosa
Rosa persetosa Rolfe
Threepenny Bit Rose

Species / Wild. Pink. Rich rose, pale pink or white. Mild fragrance. Small, single (4-8 petals), in small clusters, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 5' to 6½' (150 to 200 cm). Width of 5' to 6½' (150 to 200 cm). Reginald Farrer (1915), E.H. Wilson (1908).

38 favorite votes.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TInes
Tineke

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. White or white blend. None to mild fragrance. Cupped, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 28" to 5' (70 to 150 cm). Herman H. Boerlage (1989).

38 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UWelcome Home (hybrid tea, Zary, 2007) [JACsumio]

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Ultimate Rose ™ Collection) Light yellow. Light yellow buds open to peachy pink centers that mature to yellow. Moderate, anise, licorice fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary.

38 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

27-07-16
Angry Juno
Clara Thomson

Floribunda. Dark purple and fuchsia / magenta. Strong, old rose, raspberry, sweet-pea fragrance. Medium-large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped-to-flat, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Moderate, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.
Height: 30" to 5' (75 to 150cm). Width: 30" to 5' (75 to 150cm). Paul Barden (2007).

37 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TApril In Paris ™ [Jacprize]

Hybrid Tea. Pink blend. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 5' (150 cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary (2007).

37 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TCandy Land™
Candyland [WEKrosopela]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Pink blend, stripes. Rosy pink shot with cream. Mild, tea fragrance. Large, semi-double to double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: 12' to 15' (365 to 455cm). Tom Carruth (2006).

37 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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Colibri 2010 ®
Colibri Farbfestival ®
Ines de Sastre ®
Ines Sastre ®
Raspberry Cream Twirl [MEIteratol]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Deep pink, white stripes. Flowers with intense red-purple streaked with lighter red-purple. None / no, apple fragrance. Medium-large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped, quartered, reflexed, rounded bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 4' to 10' (120 to 305cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2010).

37 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,TFirst Light (shrub, Marciel before 1997) [DEVrudi]

Shrub. Light pink, darker reverse, purple stamens. Moderate, fruity, spice fragrance. Large, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 2' to 47" (60 to 120 cm). Width of 28" to 31" (70 to 80 cm). Stanley George Marciel (1997), Jeanne Arlene Marciel (1997).

37 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,G,N,O,P,U,VMiss Amber

Hybrid Tea. Orange or pink, yellow shading, ages to salmon-pink . None to mild fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 3' (90cm). Width: 3' (90cm). James W. Coiner (2001).

37 favorite votes.

C,F,G,N,O,P,QC0105R211
Pink Promise (hybrid tea, Coiner, 2005)

Hybrid Tea. Light pink, darker center. Flowers pink blend, smooth, veined. Strong, spice, opinions vary fragrance. Very large, very double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 4'11" to 5'11" (150 to 180cm). Width: 39" to 47" (100 to 120cm). James W. Coiner (2006).

37 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,E,F,G,O,P,Q,T,UPrincess of Wales (floribunda, Harkness 1997)
Princesse de Galles (floribunda, Harkness, 1997) [HARdinkum]

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered. White or white blend. Mild to strong, strong fragrance. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 32" (80 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Robert B. Harkness (1997).

37 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,UMinnie Mouse
Roller Coaster (cl. miniature, McGredy, 1980) [MACminmo]

Climber, Miniature, Miniature, Cl.. Red blend, stripes. Red and white striped. None to mild fragrance. Semi-double (9-16 petals), in large clusters, flat bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 5' (150 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1980).

37 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VSister Elizabeth [Auspalette]

English Rose [David Austin], Shrub. Pink. Rose pink with lilac shading. Strong, old rose, spice fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, old-fashioned, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 30" (75 cm). Width of 30" (75 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2006).

37 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

E,F,G,L,N,O,P,TSmooth Angel [HADangel]

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Apricot or apricot blend. Strong fragrance. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 35" to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Harvey D. Davidson (1986).

37 favorite votes.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,VTroilus [AUSoil]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot or apricot blend. Strong, honey, sweet fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of up to 4¼' (up to 130 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1983).

37 favorite votes.

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