Rose Ratings

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VDonatella (hybrid tea, Lindquist, 1963)

Hybrid Tea. Orange-red, lemon-yellow reverse, rose-pink blending. Strong, damask, rose, spice fragrance. Large, very double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Robert V. Lindquist (1963).

80 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VFather's Love

Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Romantica ™. Red. Strong, anise, raspberry, strawberry, sweet fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Jacques Mouchotte (2000).

115 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VFirst Prize

Hybrid Tea. Rose-pink or rose-red, cream blending. Moderate fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 4' to 10' (120 to 305cm). Width: up to 5' (up to 150cm). Eugene S. Boerner (1967).

51 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VFolklore (Hybrid Tea, Kordes, 1977)

Hybrid Tea. Orange, lighter reverse. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), exhibition, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 8' (245 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1967).

59 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,VFull Sail

Hybrid Tea. White or white blend. Creamy white. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered to flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 35" to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1994).

85 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VGloire de Dijon (Tea Noisette, Jacotot, 1849)

Noisette, Tea Noisette, Tea, Cl.. Salmon-yellow, pink highlights. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 8' to 16' (245 to 490cm). Width: 12' to 24' (365 to 730cm). Henri Jacotot fils (1849), Pierre Jacotot père (1849).

105 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VGlory John

Noisette, Tea Noisette, Tea, Cl.. Salmon-yellow, pink highlights. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 8' to 16' (245 to 490cm). Width: 12' to 24' (365 to 730cm). Henri Jacotot fils (1849), Pierre Jacotot père (1849).

105 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VGlowing Amber ™

Miniature. Red and yellow, yellow reverse. Mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition, high-centered, hybrid tea, reflexed bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11. Height of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Width of 15" to 20" (40 to 50 cm). George Mander (1996).

29 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VGranada (hybrid tea, Lindquist, 1963)

Hybrid Tea. Orange-red, lemon-yellow reverse, rose-pink blending. Strong, damask, rose, spice fragrance. Large, very double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Robert V. Lindquist (1963).

80 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VGrand Château ®

Hybrid Tea. Dark red, darker veining. Moderate fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 3' to 5' 7" (90 to 170 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1988).

97 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,VHoney Dijon ™ (hybrid tea, Sproul 2003)

Floribunda, Grandiflora. Tan, ages to lighter . Mild to strong, fruity fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, formal bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 39" to 4'11" (100 to 150cm). James A. Sproul (2003).

96 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,VIngrid ™

Mini-Flora, Patio. Red and yellow. Moderate fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, exhibition, high-centered, hybrid tea bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 30" to 3' (75 to 90 cm). Width of 16" to 18" (40 to 45 cm). George Mander.

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VIntrigue (floribunda, Warriner 1982)

Floribunda. Mauve. Flowers reddish-purple. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, flat, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 30" to 5' (75 to 150cm). William A. Warriner (1981).

88 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VKO 04/2047-03

Floribunda. Lavender. Mild, fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9a. Height of 31" to 39" (80 to 100 cm). Width of up to 16" (up to 40 cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2004).

84 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VKO 67/247

Hybrid Tea. Orange, lighter reverse. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), exhibition, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 8' (245 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1967).

59 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,VLand of the Long White Cloud

Hybrid Tea. White or white blend. Creamy white. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered to flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 35" to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1994).

85 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VLee's Eternal

Damask Perpetual, Hybrid Spinosissima. White, light pink shading. [Light pink.]. Moderate fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), flat bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 3b through 9b. Height of 6' to 8' (185 to 245 cm). James Lee (1821).

172 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VLee's Perpetual

Damask Perpetual, Hybrid Spinosissima. White, light pink shading. [Light pink.]. Moderate fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), flat bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 3b through 9b. Height of 6' to 8' (185 to 245 cm). James Lee (1821).

172 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,VLong White Cloud (hybrid tea, McGredy before 1994)

Hybrid Tea. White or white blend. Creamy white. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered to flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 35" to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1994).

85 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VMademoiselle Meilland ®

Hybrid Tea. Rose-pink, orange-pink shading. [Rose-pink.]. Strong, anise, apple, apricot or peach, damask, fruity, lemon fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 39" to 6' (100 to 185cm). Width: up to 20" (up to 50cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2006).

38 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VMaria Callas

Hybrid Tea. Deep pink. Mild to strong fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 3' to 6' 7" (90 to 200 cm). Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1965).

92 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VMiss All-American Beauty

Hybrid Tea. Deep pink. Mild to strong fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 3' to 6' 7" (90 to 200 cm). Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1965).

92 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VNovalis ®

Floribunda. Lavender. Mild, fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9a. Height of 31" to 39" (80 to 100 cm). Width of up to 16" (up to 40 cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2004).

84 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VOld Glory (tea noisette, Jacotot, 1849)

Noisette, Tea Noisette, Tea, Cl.. Salmon-yellow, pink highlights. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 8' to 16' (245 to 490cm). Width: 12' to 24' (365 to 730cm). Henri Jacotot fils (1849), Pierre Jacotot père (1849).

105 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (6 votes).