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A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VFSWR 86-1 ('Limelight')

Hybrid Tea.  Yellow, green shading.  Mild fragrance.  Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat, reflexed bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  
Height: 37" to 4¼' (95 to 130cm).  Width: 35" to 4'1" (90 to 125cm). Frank A. Strickland (1986).

103 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VGhislaine de Féligonde

Hybrid Multiflora, Hybrid Musk, Rambler.  Light yellow.  Mild to strong fragrance.  Small to medium, double (17-25 petals), in large clusters bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 5b and warmer.  Height of 6½' to 10' (200 to 305 cm).   Eugène Turbat & Compagnie (1916).

159 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VGrimpant Crimson Glory

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl..  Dark red.  Strong fragrance.  Very large, very double bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b and warmer.  Height of 10' to 12' (305 to 365 cm).   Millar Bros. (1941), Naungayan (1946), Richardson (1944).

62 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VIrish Luck (hybrid tea, Strickland 1986)

Hybrid Tea.  Yellow, green shading.  Mild fragrance.  Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat, reflexed bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  
Height: 37" to 4¼' (95 to 130cm).  Width: 35" to 4'1" (90 to 125cm). Frank A. Strickland (1986).

103 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

Shrub.  English Rose Collection.  Red.  Strong, old rose fragrance.  Large bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 5b through 10b.  Height of 42" to 8' (105 to 245 cm).  Width of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1986).

74 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VKordes' Perfecta

Hybrid Tea.  Cream, pink edges, crimson shading, yellow undertones.  Iris fragrance.  Mild to strong, raspberry, tea fragrance.  Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered, reflexed bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b through 10b.  
Height: 30" to 5' (75 to 150cm).  Width: 2' to 5' (60 to 150cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1957).

58 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VKordes' Perfekta

Hybrid Tea.  Cream, pink edges, crimson shading, yellow undertones.  Iris fragrance.  Mild to strong, raspberry, tea fragrance.  Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered, reflexed bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b through 10b.  
Height: 30" to 5' (75 to 150cm).  Width: 2' to 5' (60 to 150cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1957).

58 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

Hybrid Tea.  Dark red.  Strong, rose fragrance.  Medium, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b and warmer.  Height of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm).  Width of up to 32" (up to 80 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1991).

72 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VLimelight (hybrid tea, Strickland 1986)

Hybrid Tea.  Yellow, green shading.  Mild fragrance.  Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat, reflexed bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  
Height: 37" to 4¼' (95 to 130cm).  Width: 35" to 4'1" (90 to 125cm). Frank A. Strickland (1986).

103 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VLLX 3125

Hybrid Tea.  Cream.  None to mild, tea fragrance.  Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b through 11.  
Height: 30" to 6'7" (75 to 200cm).  Width: 20" to 4' (50 to 120cm). Louis Lens (1924-2001) (1963).

74 favorite votes.  Average rating: GOOD+.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VLouise Estes

Hybrid Tea.  Pink blend, white reverse, ages to pink .  Moderate, fruity fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 5b through 10b.  Height of up to 5' (up to 150 cm).  Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Joseph F. Winchel (1991).

48 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,VLove's Magic

Hybrid Tea.  Dark red.  Strong, rose fragrance.  Medium, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b and warmer.  Height of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm).  Width of up to 32" (up to 80 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1991).

72 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VMacbeth (shrub, Austin 1986)

Shrub.  English Rose Collection.  Red.  Strong, old rose fragrance.  Large bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 5b through 10b.  Height of 42" to 8' (105 to 245 cm).  Width of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1986).

74 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VMarie Pavić

Hybrid Polyantha, Patio, Polyantha.  Blush, white shading, darker center..  Soft-pink bud clusters swirl open and mature to pure white.  Moderate fragrance.  Medium, double (17-25 petals), in large clusters, rosette bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 4b through 10a.  
Height: 15" to 4' (40 to 120cm).  Width: 2' (60cm). Alphonse Alégatière (1888).

120 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VMarie Pavié

Hybrid Polyantha, Patio, Polyantha.  Blush, white shading, darker center..  Soft-pink bud clusters swirl open and mature to pure white.  Moderate fragrance.  Medium, double (17-25 petals), in large clusters, rosette bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 4b through 10a.  
Height: 15" to 4' (40 to 120cm).  Width: 2' (60cm). Alphonse Alégatière (1888).

120 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VMary Rose ®

Shrub.  English Rose Collection.  Pink.  Strong fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 5b through 10b.  Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm).  Width of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1983).

139 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,N,O,P,R,U,VMorten Korch

Hybrid Tea, Hybrid Tea, Cl..  Cream, salmon-pink shading, pink highlights.  Strong, cinnamon, clove, fruity, raspberry fragrance.  Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, spiral centers bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  
Height: 31" to 7' (80 to 215cm).  Width: 31" (80cm).

78 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VNew Zealand (hybrid tea, McGredy 1988)

Hybrid Tea.  Light pink, salmon-pink undertones.  Strong, old rose, sweet fragrance.  Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered, reflexed, ruffled, spiral centers bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  
Height: 30" to 5' (75 to 150cm).  Width: 2' (60cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1985).

81 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VOthello (English Rose, Austin 1986)

Shrub.  English Rose Collection.  Red.  Strong, old rose fragrance.  Large bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 5b through 10b.  Height of 42" to 8' (105 to 245 cm).  Width of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1986).

74 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

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

Hybrid Tea.  Cream.  None to mild, tea fragrance.  Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b through 11.  
Height: 30" to 6'7" (75 to 200cm).  Width: 20" to 4' (50 to 120cm). Louis Lens (1924-2001) (1963).

74 favorite votes.  Average rating: GOOD+.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VPaul Néron

Hybrid Perpetual.  Deep pink, darker shading.  Moderate, opinions vary fragrance.  Very large, very double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat, globular bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 4b through 9b.  
Height: 4' to 7' (120 to 215cm).  Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Antoine Levet (père) (1869).

94 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

Hybrid Perpetual.  Deep pink, darker shading.  Moderate, opinions vary fragrance.  Very large, very double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat, globular bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 4b through 9b.  
Height: 4' to 7' (120 to 215cm).  Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Antoine Levet (père) (1869).

94 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

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

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered.  Light yellow.  Mild fragrance.  Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Height of 42" to 4' (105 to 120 cm).  Width of 30" to 31" (75 to 80 cm). Dickson (1926-2012) (1981), Dickson (1956-....) (1981).

98 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VPerfecta (hybrid tea, Kordes, 1957)

Hybrid Tea.  Cream, pink edges, crimson shading, yellow undertones.  Iris fragrance.  Mild to strong, raspberry, tea fragrance.  Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered, reflexed bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b through 10b.  
Height: 30" to 5' (75 to 150cm).  Width: 2' to 5' (60 to 150cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1957).

58 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

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