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A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAngel Face (floribunda, Swim & Weeks 1968)

Floribunda. Mauve or purple blend. Flowers deep mauve-lavender, petal edges blushed ruby. Strong, citrus fragrance. Medium-large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, high-centered, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Swim & Weeks (1968).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBlack Jade ™ (miniature, Benardella 1985) [BENblack]

Miniature. Dark red, with petals edges or the entire bloom appearing almost black when in full sun.. Mild fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 10b. Height of 18" to 2' (45 to 60 cm). Frank A. Benardella (1985).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VBridal White ™ (floribunda, Warriner & Zary 1970)
Tricia (floribunda, Warriner 1970) [JACwhy]

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered. White or white blend. Mild to strong fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. William A. Warriner (1970), Dr. Keith W. Zary (1970).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VDiamond Jubilee (hybrid tea, Boerner, 1947)

Hybrid Tea. Light yellow. Mild to strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 3' to 4¼' (90 to 130cm). Eugene S. Boerner (1947).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VDouble Delight ® [ANDeli]

Hybrid Tea. Cream, red edges. Strong, spice fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 2' to 5' (60 to 150 cm). A.E. & A.W. Ellis (1976), Herbert C. Swim (1976).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD.

G,L,N,O,P,UDouble Feature
Lakeland's Pride

Grandiflora. Mauve or purple blend, yellow reverse. Mild, damask fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). J. Benjamin Williams (1976).

1 favorite vote.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VFire 'n' Ice ™ [AROfiric]

Floribunda, Florists Rose. Red, white reverse, ages to violet-red . Mild fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Christensen & Carruth (1987).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VDuftwolke ®
Fragrant Cloud (hybrid tea, Tantau 1963)
Nuage Parfumé ® [TANellis]

Hybrid Tea. Coral-red, ages to geranium-red . Strong, citrus, damask, fruity, spice fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 30" to 5' (75 to 150 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Mathias Tantau, Jr. (1912 - 2006) (1963).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VARM.4730 F3
Garden Party (hybrid tea, Swim, 1959)

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).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,T,VJoseph's Coat

Climber, Floribunda, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Red blend. Moderate, fruity fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 10b. Height of 8' to 12' (245 to 365 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). David L. Armstrong (1963), Herbert C. Swim (1963).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UMister Lincoln

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. Strong fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7a through 10b.
Height: 3' to 6'7" (90 to 200cm). Width: 2' (60cm). Swim & Weeks (1964).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VOklahoma (Hybrid Tea, Swim & Weeks, 1963)

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. Strong, old rose, sweet fragrance. Large, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 4' to 8' (120 to 245 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Swim & Weeks (1963).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,QOxbow ™ [BERbow]

Miniature. Orange or orange-red. None / no fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 1' to 15" (30 to 40 cm). David H. Berg (1997).

1 favorite vote.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,V5944-51-1
Kordes' Perfecta
Kordes' Perfekta
Perfecta (hybrid tea, Kordes, 1957)
Perfekta (hybrid tea, Kordes, 1957) [KORalu]

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).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VDark Dragon
Impressionist (floribunda, Christensen 1991)
Purple Tiger (Floribunda, Christensen, 1991) [JACpurr]

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).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD-.

C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VRed Masterpiece (hybrid tea, Warriner 1974) [JACder]

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. Strong, old rose fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 4' (120 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). William A. Warriner (1974).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,URemember Me ® (hybrid tea, Cocker 1979)
Rose d'Amour (hybrid tea, Cocker 1984) [COCdestin]

Hybrid Tea. Orange blend, salmon-orange shading, ages to orange-red . Mild, fruity, spice fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Width of up to 22" (up to 55 cm). Anne G. Cocker (1920-2014) (1979).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UScentimental ™ (floribunda, Carruth 1996)
Scentimental Sunflor ® [WEKplapep]

Floribunda. Red, white stripes. Flowers striped burgandy and white, or cream, or red, opening quickly. Mild to strong, damask, rose, spice, opinions vary fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 35" to 47" (90 to 120cm). Width: 31" to 43" (80 to 110cm). Tom Carruth (1996).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VSheila's Perfume (floribunda, Sheridan before 1979) [HARsherry]

Floribunda. Yellow blend, red edges. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 30" to 6' (75 to 185 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). John Sheridan (1979).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFSWR 86-1 ('Limelight')
Irish Luck (hybrid tea, Strickland 1986)
Limelight (hybrid tea, Strickland 1986)
Saint Patrick (hybrid tea, Strickland 1986)
St. Patrick ™ (hybrid tea, Strickland, 1986) [WEKamanda]

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).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFirst Lady (syn. for 'Sterling Silver')
Sterling Silver (hybrid tea, Fisher 1955)

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Lilac, ages to lighter . Strong, citrus, fruity, sweet fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm). Esther Gladys (Mrs. Gordon) Fisher (1957).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,UTattooed Lady [SEAdeep]

Miniature, Patio. Red, yellow stripes, yellow reverse. Mild fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 1' to 14" (30 to 35cm). Sean McCann (1993).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,UTeddy Bear ™ [SAVabear]

Miniature. Russet. Mild fragrance. Small, very double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11. Height of 14" to 20" (35 to 50 cm). F. Harmon Saville (1924-1997) (1989).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UTropical Twist [JACorca]

Miniature. Orange-pink. Flowers coral orange and apricot with yellow reverse. Mild fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 20" to 3' (50 to 90 cm). John K. Walden (1998).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.