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A,F,G,L,N,O,PAlden Biesen ® [LENgrati]

Hybrid Musk, Shrub. Pink, white center, lighter reverse. [White and yellow.]. Mild fragrance. Small, single to semi-double, in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4' 1" to 6' 7" (125 to 200 cm). Louis Lens (1924-2001) (1989).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,U"Alice Vena"

Found Rose, Hybrid China, Hybrid Gallica. Violet - purple, ages to lilac . Strong fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, quartered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Unknown (1800).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAllegra [ARDjoy]

Gallica / Provins. Light pink. Strong, anise, fruity, old rose, spice, opinions vary fragrance. Old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 10b. Height of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Width of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Paul Barden (2003).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,TBalduin (polyantha, De Ruiter, 1955)
Baldwin (polyantha, De Ruiter, 1955)
Sleepy

Polyantha. Seven Dwarfs Series . Pink. Small, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 8" to 16" (20 to 40 cm). Gerrit De Ruiter (1955).

33 favorite votes.

F,G,L,N,O,PCharles Lefèbvre

Hybrid Perpetual. Crimson, purple shading. Strong fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, scalloped bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4' to 10' (120 to 305 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). François Lacharme (1861).

33 favorite votes.

A,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,TCharles Notcutt
Hansaland ® [KORhassi]

Hybrid Rugosa. Dark red. Mild fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 47" (up to 120 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1993).

33 favorite votes.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCurly Pink

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Sub-Zero Series) Rose-pink. Moderate fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Brownell Family (1948).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,QDynamite ™ (climber, Warriner, 1992)
High Flyer [JACsat]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Dark red. Mild, citrus fragrance. Full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4' 11" to 10' (150 to 305 cm). William A. Warriner (1992).

33 favorite votes.

C,F,G,N,O,P,TFuttaker Schlingrose
"Vesica"

Hybrid Multiflora, Rambler. Dark red.. Mild fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 9' 10" to 13' 1" (300 to 400 cm). Rudolf Geschwind (1829-1910) (1900).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VGabriel Noyelle

Moss, Moss - Modern. Salmon-orange, apricot shading, yellow undertones. Mild to strong fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' 11" to 6' 7" (150 to 200 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Emmanuel-Maxime aka Paul Buatois (1933).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VGloire Lyonnaise
"La Dame Blanca"

Hybrid Perpetual, Hybrid Tea. Cream, light yellow shading, darker center. Moderate, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer.
Height: 3' to 6' (90 to 185cm). Guillot (1827-1893) (1884), Guillot (1855-1918) (1884).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,L,N,O,P,THamburg Rising
Hamburger Phoenix
Hamburger Phönix

Climber, Floribunda, Cl., Hybrid Kordesii. Red. Mild fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 8' to 9' (245 to 275 cm). Width of 5' (150 cm). Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (1954).

33 favorite votes.

N,OIlse (floribunda, Interplant, 1999) [INTerelsaki]

Floribunda. Spray Rose Series. Apricot or apricot blend. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Interplant (1999).

33 favorite votes.

G,N,OLavender Meidiland
Louis Blériot ®
Thrive! Lavender [Meibivers]

Polyantha (Europe), Shrub. Deep pink, lavender reverse, ages to light pink . Moderate fragrance. Medium, cupped bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. Height of 16" to 35" (40 to 90 cm). Meilland International (2006), Richardier (2008).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,UMary Webb ® [AUSwebb]

English Rose [David Austin], Shrub. Apricot or apricot blend. Strong fragrance. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 4¼' (up to 130 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1984).

33 favorite votes.

A,G,N,O,P,Q,TMon Jardin & Ma Maison ®
Mon Jardin et Ma Maison [MEIchavrin]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Romantica ™. Cream. None to mild fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4' 11" to 5' 11" (150 to 180 cm). Michèle Meilland Richardier (1998).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UOutrageous ™ [JACzap]

Floribunda. Orange and yellow. Strong, honey, lemon fragrance. Large bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 3' to 42" (90 to 105 cm). Width of 2' to 30" (60 to 75 cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary (1998).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,U,VFragrant Old White
Proud Titania [AUStania]

English Rose [David Austin], Shrub. White or white blend. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), flat bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 4¼' (up to 130 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1982).

33 favorite votes.

F,G,L,N,O,P,TGeorge IV (hybrid china)
George the Fourth
King George IV
Rivers' George IV
Rivers' George the Fourth
Royale pourpre

Hybrid China, Hybrid Gallica. Dark purple to violet-red, red center, crimson reverse. Mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cupped, expanded , globular bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Thomas Rivers & Son Ltd. (1817).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

FDeep red Provence Rose
Red Provence Rose
Rosa Provincialis major flore pleno ruberrimo
Rosa provincialis ruberrima
Rosa provincialis rubra
Rosa provincialis var. flore pleno
Sanguinea (Gallica)
Scarlet Provence

Centifolia, Gallica / Provins, Hybrid Gallica. Red or deep pink.. Strong, sweet fragrance. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.
Height: up to 15' (up to 455cm). Unknown (1597).

33 favorite votes.

F,G,N,O,Q,T,V"Bermuda Smith's Parish"
"Smith's Parish"

Found Rose, Bermuda Rose, Tea. Red blend and white blend. Moderate fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

GSuper Disco de Meilland [Olytel]

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered, Florists Rose. Red, cream reverse. Cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Wijnand Huibert Olij (1994).

33 favorite votes.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,UThomas Affleck

Shrub. (Series: Pioneer) Deep pink. Moderate fragrance. Large, semi-double to double, borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Mike Shoup (1996).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UPeon
Tom Thumb (miniature, deVink, 1936)

Miniature. Crimson, white center, white undertones. Small, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 9" (25 cm). Jan De Vink (1935).

33 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

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