Rose Ratings

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VCompassion ® (Large-Flowered Climber Harkness, 1972)

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Salmon-pink. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, classic hybrid tea bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 5' to 15' (150 to 455 cm). Width of 5' to 8' (150 to 245 cm). Harkness (1972).

118 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,V"Crepe Rose"

Hybrid Bourbon, Hybrid Perpetual. Carmine-red. Sets no hips.. Strong, old rose fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), globular bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm). Width: 3' (90cm). Pierre-Hubert Portemer père (1845).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VDark Dragon

Floribunda. Purple, mauve streaks, white flecks. Strong fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 11. Height of up to 30" (up to 75 cm). Width of up to 22" (up to 55 cm). Jack E. Christensen (1991).

63 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

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

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Cream, pink edges. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 11. Height of 2' to 47" (60 to 120 cm). Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1987).

98 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

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

Climber, Floribunda, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Dark red, darker edges. Mild, fruity fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 8' to 12' (245 to 365 cm). Width of up to 5' (up to 150 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1969).

87 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,N,O,P,R,T,U,VDuchess of Cornwall

Floribunda, Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Orange-pink. Dark orange. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 31" to 47" (80 to 120cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (2005).

143 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VDuchesse De Montebello (hybrid China, Laffay, 1824)

Hybrid China, Hybrid Gallica. Light pink. Strong fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). Jean Laffay (1824).

83 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,VFalling in Love ™

Hybrid Tea. Pink, cream reverse. Mild to strong, fruity fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary 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).

32 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VForkasu Porkasu

Floribunda, Florists Rose. Yellow and red, stripes. Flowers deep red/brown with lemon yellow stripes. None to mild fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 32" (up to 80 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (2002).

96 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,VFunky (floribunda, Carruth 1999)

Floribunda. Red and white, red edges, lemon-yellow stamens. Strong, fruity fragrance. Medium to large, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Tom Carruth (1999).

73 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VGarden Queen (hybrid tea, Kordes 1991)

Hybrid Tea. Eleganza® Collection . Deep pink. Strong, fruity fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 31" to 39" (80 to 100 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1991).

116 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

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

Floribunda. Pink. Mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). Eugene S. Boerner (1968).

41 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,VGentle Hermione

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Light pink, blush outer petals. Strong, myrrh, old rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: up to 47" (up to 120cm). Width: up to 35" (up to 90cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2005).

59 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,VGeorge Burns ™

Floribunda. Yellow, red stripes, cream stripes, pink stripes. Strong, citrus, fruity fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 3b through 10b. Height of 30" to 42" (75 to 105 cm). Tom Carruth (1996).

73 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,VGeorge Burns Centennial

Floribunda. Yellow, red stripes, cream stripes, pink stripes. Strong, citrus, fruity fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 3b through 10b. Height of 30" to 42" (75 to 105 cm). Tom Carruth (1996).

73 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,VGlamourpuss

Floribunda. Yellow, red stripes, cream stripes, pink stripes. Strong, citrus, fruity fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 3b through 10b. Height of 30" to 42" (75 to 105 cm). Tom Carruth (1996).

73 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VGlorious Parfuma ®

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Parfuma® Collection) Cream, light apricot shading. Strong, anise, myrrh, spice fragrance. Very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer.
Height: 39" to 4'11" (100 to 150cm). Width: 20" to 28" (50 to 70cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2004).

29 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,VHenry Fonda

Hybrid Tea. Deep yellow. None to mild fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 5' (150 cm). Jack E. Christensen (1995).

34 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VHoney Perfume ™

Floribunda. Yellow, apricot shading. Flowers apricot-yellow. Strong, spice, sweet fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 3' to 42" (90 to 105cm). Width: 2' to 35" (60 to 90cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary (1993).

69 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VHoney Sweet

Shrub. Buck Roses Collection. Orange-pink. Honey fragrance. Large bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 3' (90 cm). Dr. Griffith J. Buck (1984).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VHoneysweet

Shrub. Buck Roses Collection. Orange-pink. Honey fragrance. Large bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 3' (90 cm). Dr. Griffith J. Buck (1984).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VHot Princess ® (hybrid tea, Evers/Tantau, 2000)

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Deep pink. Exhibition bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of up to 7' (up to 215 cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (2000).

40 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VImpressionist (floribunda, Christensen 1991)

Floribunda. Purple, mauve streaks, white flecks. Strong fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 11. Height of up to 30" (up to 75 cm). Width of up to 22" (up to 55 cm). Jack E. Christensen (1991).

63 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).

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

Hybrid Gallica, Portland. Mauve or purple blend. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 4'11" to 6'7" (150 to 200cm). Width: 39" (100cm). Jean-Pierre Vibert (1843).

107 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (7 votes).