Rose Ratings

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VRoyal Highness

Hybrid Tea. Light pink. Strong, tea fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 42" to 5' (105 to 150 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Swim & Weeks (1962).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

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

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber, Shrub. Deep pink, silver(y) reverse, ages to lighter . Mild to strong, apple fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 6' 7" to 12' (200 to 365 cm). Width of 6' to 10' (185 to 305 cm). Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (1960).

121 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VSespe Sunrise

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Parfuma® Collection) Apricot, pink outer petals. Strong, apricot or peach, cinnamon, clove, fruity, geranium, spice, tea fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer.
Height: 39" to 47" (100 to 120cm). Width: up to 20" (up to 50cm). W. Kordes & Sons (2008).

7 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSidonie (damask perpetual, Vibert, by 1847)

Damask Perpetual, Portland. Salmon-pink to light pink. Strong, damask fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, quartered, rosette bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Jean-Pierre Vibert (1845).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,VSimply the Best

Floribunda, Hybrid Tea. Apricot or apricot blend. Golden-apricot. Bronze. Strong, fruity, musk fragrance. Small to medium bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 35" to 4'7" (90 to 140cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1990).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,VSophie Davant

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Eleganza® Collection ) Pink. Strong, citrus, fruity, lemon fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: 31" to 6'7" (80 to 200cm). Width: 2' to 47" (60 to 120cm). Wilhelm Kordes III (1953 - 2016) (1999).

110 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

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

Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Light pink, darker shading. Moderate fragrance. Large, semi-double (9-16 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, open, ruffled bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 6b through 10a.
Height: 8' to 20' (245 to 610cm). Width: 10' to 20' (305 to 610cm). Pedro (Pere) Dot (1926).

83 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

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

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+. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

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

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Parfuma® Collection) Apricot, pink outer petals. Strong, apricot or peach, cinnamon, clove, fruity, geranium, spice, tea fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer.
Height: 39" to 47" (100 to 120cm). Width: up to 20" (up to 50cm). W. Kordes & Sons (2008).

7 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,VSpirit of Freedom

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Light pink. Moderate, myrrh fragrance. Large, in large clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11.
Height: 6' to 8' (185 to 245cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1998).

71 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VStarlight (grandiflora, Christensen, 1986)

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Mauve or purple blend. Strong fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 30" to 5' (75 to 150 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Jack E. Christensen (1986).

75 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSts. Francis and Claire

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Apricot - pink. Strong, fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped, rosette, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 4' (120cm). Width: 4' (120cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2019).

32 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

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

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Parfuma® Collection) Apricot, pink outer petals. Strong, apricot or peach, cinnamon, clove, fruity, geranium, spice, tea fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer.
Height: 39" to 47" (100 to 120cm). Width: up to 20" (up to 50cm). W. Kordes & Sons (2008).

7 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VSweet Lady

Hybrid Tea. Pink, deep pink reverse. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 31" to 6' (80 to 185cm). Width: 28" to 4'11" (70 to 150cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (1988).

89 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSydonie (damask Perpetual, Vibert, 1847)

Damask Perpetual, Portland. Salmon-pink to light pink. Strong, damask fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, quartered, rosette bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Jean-Pierre Vibert (1845).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,N,O,P,R,T,U,VTAN97150

Shrub. Purple, purple shading, lighter center. . Deep burgundy / claret red. Strong, honey, lemon, vanilla fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cupped, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 47" to 4'11" (120 to 150cm). Width: 16" (40cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1997).

98 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,N,O,P,R,T,U,VThe Duchess 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-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,U,VThe Mandalay Rose

Hybrid Tea. Red. (more red in cool conditions) [Nearly black buds, strawberry-red blooms]. Moderate, tea fragrance. Large, very double, borne mostly solitary, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 5¼' to 6¼' (160 to 190cm). Width: 20" to 26" (50 to 65cm). Ernest Jr. Earman (2002).

36 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VThe McCartney Rose ™

Hybrid Tea. Pink, deep pink reverse. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 31" to 6' (80 to 185cm). Width: 28" to 4'11" (70 to 150cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (1988).

89 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VThe Velvet Rose

Gallica / Provins. Purple, golden-yellow stamens. Moderate fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b. Height of 39" to 5' (100 to 150 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Thomas Rivers & Son Ltd. (1837).

85 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VTocade (grandiflora, Swim & Weeks, 1973)

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Salmon-orange, copper shading. Flowers golden orange to orangy yellow. Strong, sweet, tea rose fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 5' (150 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Swim & Weeks (1973).

70 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,VTop Notch ™

Floribunda, Hybrid Tea. Apricot or apricot blend. Golden-apricot. Bronze. Strong, fruity, musk fragrance. Small to medium bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 35" to 4'7" (90 to 140cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1990).

47 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

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

Gallica / Provins. Purple, golden-yellow stamens. Moderate fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b. Height of 39" to 5' (100 to 150 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Thomas Rivers & Son Ltd. (1837).

85 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VUetersen (climber, Kordes 1977)

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber, Shrub. Deep pink, silver(y) reverse, ages to lighter . Mild to strong, apple fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 6' 7" to 12' (200 to 365 cm). Width of 6' to 10' (185 to 305 cm). Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (1960).

121 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (4 votes).