Floribunda, Polyantha (Europe). Orange-red to scarlet. Moderate fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, urn-shaped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (1950).
70 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.
Hybrid Moyesii. Scarlet - geranium-red. None to mild fragrance. Small, single (4-8 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 3b and warmer. Height of 6' to 8' (185 to 245 cm). Width of 5' to 8' (150 to 245 cm). Unknown (1938).
48 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.
Hybrid Canina. Crimson to red, darker shading. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 8' 2" (up to 250 cm). Rudolf Geschwind (1829-1910) (1894).
4 favorite votes.
Polyantha. Red. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Vlaeminck (1964).
2 favorite votes.
Floribunda. Geranium-red to orange-red. Strong, geranium, spice fragrance. Very double, quartered, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 30" to 4' (75 to 120 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Eugene S. Boerner (1947).
30 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.
Polyantha. White to red. Small bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Léonard Lille (1887).