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C,F,G,N,O,P,QAnnie's Song

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered. Pink, yellow and orange. Mild fragrance. Cluster-flowered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 39" to 47" (100 to 120 cm). Width of 35" to 39" (90 to 100 cm). Ian Raymond Spriggs (1990).

33 favorite votes.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UArthur Bell (Floribunda, McGredy, 1959)
T11 AgCan

Floribunda. Golden-yellow, ages to lighter . Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 30" to 42" (75 to 105 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1959).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,U,VBouquet d'Or (noisette, Ducher, 1872)

Noisette, Tea Noisette. Flowers yellow, center coppery salmon. Moderate fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, cupped, expanded , flat, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4' 11" to 8' 2" (150 to 250 cm). Claude Ducher (1820-1874) (1872).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,U,VBrandy (hybrid tea, Fryer, 1995)
Bride (hybrid tea, Fryer, 1995) [FRYyearn]

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Light pink. Strong fragrance. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 33" (85 cm). Gareth Fryer (1948-....) (1995).

33 favorite votes.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TCarefree Sunshine
RAD94-685.1 [RADsun]

Shrub. Light yellow. Semi-double (9-16 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 8b.
Height: 3' (90cm). Width: 4' (120cm). William J. Radler (1991).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

G,O,P,QCharles de Nervaux ® [MASchaner]

Shrub. Cream, apricot shading. Strong, citrus, myrrh fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: up to 32" (up to 80cm). Dominique Massad (2007).

33 favorite votes.

F,G,L,N,O,P,UClio (Hybrid Perpetual, Paul, 1892)

Hybrid Perpetual. Light pink, deep pink center. Moderate fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), globular bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 4' to 4'11" (120 to 150cm). Width: 3' (90cm). William Paul (1822-1905) (1892).

33 favorite votes.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VFisher and Holmes
Fisher Holmes

Hybrid Perpetual. Crimson - scarlet, dark red shading. Moderate fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cupped, high-centered, open, scalloped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). Eugène Verdier fils aîne (1865).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VGoldfinch (Rambler, Paul 1907)

Hybrid Multiflora, Polyantha, Cl., Rambler. Light yellow, orange shading, ages to white . Moderate fragrance. Semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 9' 10" (up to 300 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). George Paul (1841-1921) (1907).

33 favorite votes.

E,G,N,P,UHopscotch (miniature, Christensen, 1979) [AROyol]

Miniature. Yellow. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Jack E. Christensen (1979).

33 favorite votes.

A,E,F,G,L,N,O,PIrene af Danmark
Irene au Danmark
Irène de Danemark
Irene of Denmark
Irene von Dänemark

Floribunda, Polyantha. White. Moderate fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 30" (up to 75 cm). Svend Poulsen (1884-1974) (1948).

33 favorite votes.

A,OAM-405-VK
AM405
Kampaÿ ®
Pretty Sunrise
Yann Arthus-Bertrand ® [MEIpelmel]

Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Orange-pink, light yellow center, copper shading. Mild fragrance. Semi-double (9-16 petals), in small clusters, in large clusters bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 28" to 35" (70 to 90 cm). Meilland (1940-....) (2007), Meilland International (2006).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,N,O,P,TMarquis de Balbiano
Marquise de Balbiano

Bourbon. Crimson, light pink shading. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. François Lacharme (1855).

33 favorite votes.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,QKoh-sai
Mikado ™ (hybrid tea, Suzuki, 1987)

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Scarlet and yellow. Flowers brilliant luminous light scarlet, suffused with yellow at base. Mild fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Seizo Suzuki (1976).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,L,N,O,PMrs. C.J. Bell
Mrs. Charles Bell
Mrs. Charles J. Bell
Salmon Radiance
Shell-Pink Radiance

Hybrid Tea. Seashell-pink, salmon-pink shading. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' (90 cm). Mrs. C.J. Bell (1917).

33 favorite votes.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UMystic Beauty [Rosbeauty]

Bourbon. Light pink. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, old-fashioned, rounded bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 42" (up to 105 cm). William Patterson (2001).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,TNina Weibull ® [Poulwei]

Floribunda. Dark red. None / no fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 39" to 4' 11" (100 to 150 cm). Poulsen Roser A/S (1961).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VPrincesse de Lamballe
Princesse Lamballe

Alba. White, light pink shading. Strong fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cupped-to-flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 3b through 9b.
Height: 5' (150cm). Width: 3' (90cm). Louis Xavier Joseph Miellez père (1830).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,U,VAl's Red
Red Radiance (hybrid tea, Gude 1916)

Hybrid Tea. Cherry-red. Dark carmine-crimson. Strong, sweet fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cupped, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: up to 47" (up to 120cm). Gude Bros. Co. (1916).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,P,T,VRosa webbiana Wallich ex Royle
Webb's Rose

Species / Wild. Pink or dark red. Pale lilac pink. Moderate, linseed oil fragrance. Small to medium, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 6' 7" (up to 200 cm). Width of up to 8' 2" (up to 250 cm).

33 favorite votes.

F,G,L,N,O,P,T,UJohn Ruskin (Rugosa, Van Fleet, 1928)
Ruskin

Hybrid Rugosa, Shrub. Crimson, ages to purple . Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 4' 11" to 6' 7" (150 to 200 cm). Width of up to 5' (up to 150 cm). Dr. Walter Van Fleet (1928).

33 favorite votes.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,USamouraï ® (grandiflora, Meilland, 1966)
Scarlet Knight [MEIelec]

Grandiflora. Red, ruby-red shading, purple shading. Mild fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 30" to 33" (75 to 85 cm). Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1966).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

E,G,N,O,P,TSkyline ® (hybrid tea, Evers/Tantau, 1991) [TANilyks]

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Yellow. [Light yellow.]. Moderate fragrance. Medium to large, very double, cupped-to-flat, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 5' to 6' (150 to 185 cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1991).

33 favorite votes.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VTea Clipper [Ausrover]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Apricot, yellow undertones. Strong, fruity, myrrh, tea fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: up to 47" (up to 120cm). Width: up to 39" (up to 100cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1998).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

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