Rose Ratings

C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VAlchymiste

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber, Shrub. Yellow, orange shading. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), old-fashioned, quartered, rosette bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 6' to 20' (185 to 610 cm). Width of 6' to 8' (185 to 245 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1956).

155 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VAlec's Red® (hybrid tea, Cocker, 1970)

Hybrid Tea. Crimson. Strong fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, globular, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 30" to 39" (75 to 100 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Alexander M. (Alec) Cocker (1907-1977) (1970).

65 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VApricot Nectar

Floribunda. Apricot or apricot blend. Strong, fruity fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Eugene S. Boerner (1964).

78 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VApricot Nektar

Floribunda. Apricot or apricot blend. Strong, fruity fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Eugene S. Boerner (1964).

78 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VARM.4730 F3

Hybrid Tea. Cream, pink edges. Flowers pale yellow to white, often tinged with light pink, Nasturtium fragrance. Mild fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 3' to 6' 7" (90 to 200 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Herbert C. Swim (1958).

62 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,N,O,P,R,T,U,VAugusta Luise ® (Hybrid Tea, Evers, 1999)

Hybrid Tea. Peach and light yellow, ages to salmon-pink . Strong, fruity, sweet fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 28" to 5' (70 to 150cm). Width: up to 5' (up to 150cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1999).

140 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBallerina (hybrid musk, Bentall, 1937)

Hybrid Musk, Shrub. Pink, white center. Mild, musk fragrance. Small, single (4-8 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4a through 10b.
Height: 3' to 6' (90 to 185cm). Width: 30" to 5' (75 to 150cm). Ann & John Bentall (1937).

98 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBengale Commun (syn. Old Blush)

China / Bengale. Pink. Moderate fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b. Height of 3' to 10' (90 to 305 cm). Width of 30" to 6½' (75 to 200 cm). John Parsons (1793).

189 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,N,P,R,T,U,V"Bermuda Spice"

Found Rose, Bermuda Rose, China / Bengale, Tea. (Series: Earth Kind ™) White to light pink. Strong, pepper, spice fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm).

75 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBishop Pompallier's Rose

China / Bengale. Pink. Moderate fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b. Height of 3' to 10' (90 to 305 cm). Width of 30" to 6½' (75 to 200 cm). John Parsons (1793).

189 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VBlack Gold (hybrid tea, Meilland before 2008)

Hybrid Tea. Dark red, light yellow reverse. . Flowers dark velvety red, finished black-red, reverse light cream yellow. None to mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition, high-centered bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.
Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm). Meilland (1940-....) (2008), Meilland International (2008).

72 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

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

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+. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VBlue Eden ®

Grandiflora. Purple to light purple, red edges, white undertones. Strong, citrus, rose, spice fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, cupped, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Tom Carruth (2004).

103 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBlush China (Old Blush)

China / Bengale. Pink. Moderate fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b. Height of 3' to 10' (90 to 305 cm). Width of 30" to 6½' (75 to 200 cm). John Parsons (1793).

189 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBonica ® (shrub, Meilland, 1975)

Floribunda, Shrub. Pink, darker edges. None to mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 2' to 5' (60 to 150 cm). Width of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1981), Mouchotte (1981).

108 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBonica '82

Floribunda, Shrub. Pink, darker edges. None to mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 2' to 5' (60 to 150 cm). Width of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1981), Mouchotte (1981).

108 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBrothers Grimm Fairy Tale ™

Floribunda, Shrub. Orange, yellow reverse. None to mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 3b through 7b.
Height: 20" to 32" (50 to 80cm). W. Kordes & Sons (2002).

71 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,V"Carlsruhe Cemetery Red China"

Found Rose, China / Bengale, Tea. Crimson, purple shading, blush edges. [Red blend.]. Edges of center petals blush to almost white. Mild to strong, sweet fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cupped, globular bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10a. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Félix Guérin (1834).

130 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VChang Wei

China / Bengale. Pink. Moderate fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b. Height of 3' to 10' (90 to 305 cm). Width of 30" to 6½' (75 to 200 cm). John Parsons (1793).

189 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,V"Charleston Graveyard"

Found Rose, China / Bengale, Tea. Crimson, purple shading, blush edges. [Red blend.]. Edges of center petals blush to almost white. Mild to strong, sweet fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cupped, globular bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10a. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Félix Guérin (1834).

130 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VCharlotte (shrub, Austin before 1992)

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Yellow, orange shading. Moderate fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm). Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1992).

93 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

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

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Yellow, orange shading. Moderate fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm). Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1992).

93 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VClimbing Fourth Of July

Floribunda, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Red blend, stripes. Apple, rose fragrance. Large, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 9b.
Height: 43" to 15' (110 to 455cm). Width: 26" to 6' (65 to 185cm). Tom Carruth (1999).

115 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VCoeur de Rockeur

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Striped and splashed burgundy, red & white.. Strong, fruity, rose fragrance. Medium-large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 4'1" to 4'7" (125 to 140cm). Tom Carruth (2006).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Rain tolerance: EXCELLENT (6 votes).