Favorite Roses

A,C,E,G,N,O,P,Q,TAM988
Amigos de Todi
André le Nôtre ®
Better Homes and Gardens (hybrid tea, Meilland before 2000)
Betty White ™
Fredrika Bremer
Miriam Makeba [MEIceppus]

Hybrid Tea. Light pink, darker center. Strong, damask, musk, myrrh, rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2000).

82 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VCantabrigiensis
R. cantabrigiensis
Rosa cantabrigiensis hort. ex S.Weaver
Rosa pteragonis cantabrigiensis
Rosa X cantabrigiensis
Rosa X pteragonis 'Cantabrigiensis'
The Cambridge Rose

Shrub, Species Cross. Light yellow, ages to cream . Moderate fragrance. Large, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 6' 7" to 16' 5" (200 to 500 cm). Dr. C. C. Hurst (1922).

82 favorite votes.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TClair Matin
Grimpant Clair Matin [MEImont]

Climber, Floribunda, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Deep pink. Moderate, sweetbriar fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 6' 7" to 12' (200 to 365 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1960).

82 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,F,G,L,N,O,P,TÉglantier à Fleur marginée
Emmeline (hybrid noisette, Lee, pre 1828)
Hebe's Lip (Damask, Lee, before 1846)
Margined Hip
Reine Blanche (Damask)
Rosa damascena rubrotincta
Rubrotincta

Damask, Gallica / Provins, Hybrid China, Hybrid Noisette, Hybrid Rubiginosa. White or white blend, cherry-red edges, pink undertones. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, single to semi-double, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). James Lee (1829).

82 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD-.

G,N,O,P,Q,VHeidi Klum
Heidi Klum Rose ® [RT 00-681]

Floribunda, Patio. Violet and pink. Strong fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 16" to 20" (40 to 50 cm). Width of 1' (30 cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1999).

82 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,T,UOlympiad ™ (hybrid tea, McGredy 1972)
Olympiode [MACauck]

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Red. Mild, tea fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: 2' (60cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1972).

82 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TSweet Juliet [AUSleap]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot or apricot blend. Strong fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 42" to 5' (105 to 150 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1989).

82 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlnwick Castle
The Alnwick Rose [AUSgrab]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Pink blend. Moderate, old rose, opinions vary fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 47" (120 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2001).

81 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VBelami (floribunda, Kordes, 2000)
Bremer Stadtmusikanten ®
Elegant Fairy Tale
KO 91/3782-01
Pearl (floribunda, Kordes, 2000) [KORterschi]

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered. Pink blend. Cream white with darker center upper. None to mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 47" (120 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (2000).

81 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VChloris (alba, Descemet, pre 1815)
Rosée du Matin (alba, Descemet, 1815)

Alba, Gallica / Provins. Light pink, ages to white . Strong fragrance. Small to medium, very double bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 3b through 9b.
Height: 4' to 7' (120 to 215cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Jacques-Louis Descemet (1815).

81 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,Q,T,U,VMarie Daly

Polyantha. Earth Kind ™. Pink. Strong, musk fragrance. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a and warmer. Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Width of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm).

81 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAotearoa
Aotearoa New Zealand
New Zealand (hybrid tea, McGredy 1988) [MACgenev]

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-.

F,G,L,N,P,T,VGlanz-Rose
Redoute's Rose with Red Stems and Prickles
Rosa nitida Willd.
R. redutea rubescens
Rosa redutea staxon rubescens Redouté & Thory synonym
Rosa rubrispina Bosc synonym
Rosier Redoute a tiges et a epines rouges
Shining Rose

Species / Wild. Pink. Mild to strong fragrance. Small to medium, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 2b and warmer. Height of 2' to 4' 11" (60 to 150 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm).

81 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UHeckenzauber
Sexy Rexy ® (Floribunda, McGredy, 1978) [MACrexy]

Floribunda. Pink. Mild fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped, rosette bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 28" to 39" (70 to 100cm). Width: up to 2' (up to 60cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1978).

81 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,UAlba Odorata
"Musgrove Mill"
Odorata hort.
Rosa bracteata alba odorata
Rosa microphylla alba odorata

Found Rose, Hybrid Bracteata. White, light pink center, light yellow center. Strong fragrance. Medium-large, double (17-25 petals), flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Mariani (1834).

80 favorite votes.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VDevoniensis (tea, Foster, 1838)
Magnolia Rose
Victoria (tea, Foster 1838)

Tea. White, yellow center. Strong, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, cupped, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 31" to 6' 7" (80 to 200 cm). Width of 2' to 6' 7" (60 to 200 cm). George Foster (1838).

80 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,T,UEglantyne
Eglantyne Jebb [AUSmak]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Light pink. Moderate, tea rose fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped-to-flat, old-fashioned, quartered, rosette, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of up to 41" (up to 105 cm). Width of up to 35" (up to 90 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1994).

80 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VExcellenz von Schubert (polyantha, Lambert 1909)

Climber, Hybrid Musk, Lambertiana, Polyantha, Polyantha, Cl.. Carmine-pink. Strong fragrance. Small to medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 5' (up to 150 cm). Width of up to 5' (up to 150 cm). Peter Lambert (1909).

80 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VFair Bianca ® [AUSca]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. White or white blend. Strong, myrrh fragrance. Medium, very double, flat, quartered, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1982).

80 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TDonatella (hybrid tea, Lindquist, 1963)
Granada (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.

A,C,F,G,O,P,Q,T,U,VEmpress Farah
Impératrice Farah ®
Kaiserin Farah (hybrid tea, Delbard, 1992)
Strawberry Parfait (Hybrid Tea, Delbard, 1986) [DELivour]

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Couture Collection) White, carmine-red edges, silver(y) reverse. None to mild, rose fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), classic hybrid tea, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 6'7" (200cm). Width: 47" (120cm). G. Delbard (1986).

80 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VJeanne La Joie
Jeanne Lajoie

Climber, Miniature, Cl., Patio Rose, Cl.. Pink. Mild fragrance. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 11. Height of 7' to 10' (215 to 305 cm). Width of 8' to 10' (245 to 305 cm). Edward P. Sima (1975).

80 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFifty-Fifty ®
Oranges 'n' Lemons ™
Papagena (floribunda, McGredy 1985) [MACoranlem]

Floribunda, Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Orange and yellow, streaks, stripes, flecks, ages to peach . Some fading. Mild, fruity fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 30" to 10' (75 to 305 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1985).

80 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,TPink Peace [MEIbil]

Hybrid Tea. Pink. Violet-pink reverse. Strong, lemon, rose fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: 28" to 4' (70 to 120cm). Francis Meilland (1912-1958) (1958).

80 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.