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A,C,E,G,L,N,O,P,T,U,VAmber Cover ®
POUl 94/4197-6
Taos
Taos Cover ® [POUlbambe]

Shrub. Towne & Country ® Series. Orange to apricot. None / no, wild rose fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double, cluster-flowered, in large clusters, cupped, globular bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (1993), L. Pernille Olesen (1993).

36 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD.

A,F,G,L,N,O,P,VAnabell ® (floribunda, Kordes, 1970)
Annabel
Annabelle (floribunda, Kordes, 1970) [KORbell]

Floribunda. Orange to orange-pink, silver(y) highlights. Moderate fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 20" to 28" (50 to 70 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1972).

36 favorite votes.

F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VArethusa (china, Paul, 1903)

China / Bengale. Yellow blend. Deep apricot or orange buds, opening pale buff pink, fading lighter. Petals reflex along their sides. Mild fragrance. Medium to large, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 39" (100 cm). Width of 39" (100 cm). William Paul (1822-1905) (1903).

36 favorite votes. Average rating: FAIR+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VBlack Tea

Hybrid Tea. Brown. None to mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, urn-shaped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 5' (up to 150 cm). Kanjiro Okamoto (1973).

36 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,F,G,L,N,O,PChamps-Elysées ® (hybrid tea, Meilland, 1957) [MEIcarl]

Hybrid Tea. Crimson, dark red reverse. Mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Francis Meilland (1912-1958) (1957).

36 favorite votes.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,UChasin' Rainbows™
Pieces of Eight™ [SAVachas]

Miniature. Yellow, red edges. Spice fragrance. Small, double (17-25 petals), exhibition bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 10" to 15" (25 to 40 cm). F. Harmon Saville (1924-1997) (1988).

36 favorite votes.

F,G,O,P,Q,T,UDeuil de Dr. Reynaud
Deuil du Docteur Raynaud
Deuil du Dr. Reynaud

Bourbon. Crimson. Large, semi-double to double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Henri & Giraud Pradel (père & fils) (1862).

36 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,N,O,PBonny ® (rambler, Kordes, 1998)
Bonny ® (rambler, Nieborg, 1996)
Fliederrose (lilac rose)
Nieborg's Fliederrose Rosa [KORniebon]

Climber, Rambler. Bud, small, deep pink, flowers pure pink. Small to medium, cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Prolific, once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 9' 10" (300 cm). Josef Nieborg (1996).

36 favorite votes.

F,OGallica Maxima Gigantea
Giant-Flowered Provins Rose
Gigantesque (gallica, Redouté, c. 1813)
Louis XVIII (gallica, Jardin fleuriste du Roi, 1813)
Provins à Fleurs Gigantesques (Redouté)
R. gallica flore giganteo
Rosa gallica flore giganteo Thory
Rosier de Provins a fleur gigantesque

Centifolia, Hybrid Gallica. Light pink, violet shading. Mild fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Jardin fleuriste du Roi (1813).

36 favorite votes.

C,E,G,L,N,O,P,TGolden Fantasie
Golden Fantasy
HILLgofan
Joan Brickhill ® [HILgofan]

Hybrid Tea. Yellow. Mild to strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Roy L. Byrum (1971).

36 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

O,PBrownie (climber, Simpson 2009)
Chocolate Ripples
GP Brownie ® [SIMstripe]

Climber. Dark red, lighter streaks, stripes, flecks, ages to coffee . Brown striped cream. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Height of 4' 11" to 5' 11" (150 to 180 cm). Nola M. Simpson (2009).

36 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VGreat Western (hybrid bourbon, Laffay 1838)

Hybrid Bourbon, Hybrid China. Red to crimson, violet shading. Strong fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, globular bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 5' to 8' (150 to 245 cm). Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Jean Laffay (1838).

36 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U"Bishop's Lodge Muriel Linton"
Hadley
Hadley #1
"Oxley Robert Percival"

Found Rose, Hybrid Tea. Crimson or red, darker shading. May blue with age, autumn or cool weather. Long stems. . Deep pinkish red. Strong, damask, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b.
Height: 47" to 6'1" (120 to 185cm). Width: up to 47" (up to 120cm). Bishop's Lodge Heritage Rose Garden.

36 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,L,N,O,P,TIndian Summer (hybrid tea, Pearce before 1986)
Sweet Perfume
Sweet Senses [PEAperfume]

Hybrid Tea. Orange, cream shading. Strong fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 18" to 30" (45 to 75 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Colin A. Pearce (1986).

36 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,G,O,P,QJoëlle Marouani ® [MASjorma]

Shrub. Generosa® [Guillot]. Light yellow. Moderate, citrus, fruity, rose, spice fragrance. Very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered bloom form. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 47" (120 cm). Dominique Massad (2000).

36 favorite votes.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TLéonie Lamesch (Polyantha, Lambert 1899)

Polyantha. Copper, yellow center, red edges. Moderate fragrance. Small to medium, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 2' to 5' (60 to 150 cm). Width of 3' to 4½' (90 to 135 cm). Peter Lambert (1899).

36 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,G,N,O,P,Q,T,V2005 Better Homes & Gardens Rose
Let Freedom Ring ™
The Mandalay Rose [WEKearman]

Hybrid Tea. Red. (more red in cool conditions) [Nearly black buds, strawberry-red blooms]. Moderate, tea fragrance. Large, very double, borne mostly solitary, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 5¼' to 6¼' (160 to 190cm). Width: 20" to 26" (50 to 65cm). Ernest Jr. Earman (2002).

36 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VLolita ® (hybrid tea, Kordes 1972) [KORlita]

Hybrid Tea. Apricot or apricot blend. Flowers golden bronze. Moderate fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' to 42" (90 to 105 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1972).

36 favorite votes.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VMamy Blue ® [DELblue]

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Mauve or purple blend. Strong, citrus, geranium, honey, violets fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 31" to 39" (80 to 100cm). Width: 20" to 2' (50 to 60cm). G. Delbard (1984).

36 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,G,N,O,P,TManuel Canovas ® [MASpagui]

Shrub. (Series: Generosa ® Collection) White or white blend. Mild fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), globular, spiral centers bloom form. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 39" to 4'11" (100 to 150cm). Dominique Massad (1995).

36 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,THeideröslein (Miniature, Onodera 1968)
Heideröslein-Nozomi
Nozomi

Climber, Miniature, Cl.. Light pink. Mild fragrance. Small, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 10" to 5' (25 to 150 cm). Width of 20" to 6' (50 to 185 cm). Dr. Tōru Onodera (1968).

36 favorite votes.

F,G,O,PL'obscurité (syn. 'De Van Eeden')
Monsieur Van Eeden
Obscurité
Purpurea Velutina Parva
Rosa gallica purpurea velutina parva
Rosier de Van Eeden
Van Eeden
Van Eeden's Rose

Gallica / Provins. Purple to brown, ages to darker . Velvety. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 1' to 2' (30 to 60 cm). Arie Cornelis Van Eeden (1810).

36 favorite votes.

The Poet's Wife ™ [AUSwhirl]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Yellow, ages to lighter . Strong, citrus, fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Width: 35" to 39" (90 to 100cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2014).

36 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TBlack Jack (syn. 'Tour de Malakoff')
Taffeta Rose
Tour de Malakoff (centifolia, Pastoret/Soupert & Notting, 1856)

Centifolia, Hybrid Perpetual. Purple to violet. Strong fragrance. Very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 6' to 8' 2" (185 to 250 cm). Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Soupert & Notting (1857).

36 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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