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A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAbraham Darby
Candy Rain
Country Darby tree [AUScot]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot and light pink, lighter edges. Strong, fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 4' to 10' (120 to 305 cm). Width of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1985).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,E,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAvril Elizabeth Home
Heaven on Earth [KORravreli]

Floribunda, Shrub. Peach - apricot. Moderate, spice fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, rounded bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Wilhelm Kordes III (1953 - 2016) (2003).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TBouquet Parfait ® (Hybrid Musk, Lens, 1989)
LLX 8750 [LENbofa]

Hybrid Musk. White, light pink edges, yellow center. Mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Width of 3' to 8' (90 to 245 cm). Louis Lens (1924-2001) (1987).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VDistant Drums (shrub, Buck 1984)

Shrub. Buck Roses Collection. Mauve or purple blend. Strong, anise, myrrh fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Dr. Griffith J. Buck (1984).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,O,P,Q,TDoorenbos Selection

Hybrid Spinosissima. Dark red. Single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4a through 9b. S.G.A. Doorenbos (1950).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFrederic Mistral ®
The Children's Rose (hybrid tea, Meilland 1994) [MEItebros]

Hybrid Tea. Romantica ™. Light pink, rose-pink reverse. Flowers venetian pink, reverse suffused rose. Strong, citrus fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5a through 9b. Height of up to 6' (up to 185 cm). Width of 35" (90 cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (1994).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,E,G,L,N,O,P,T,VGlowing™ (hybrid tea, Olesen 1993) [POUlpm003]

Hybrid Tea. Paramount ® Collection. Yellow. Mild fragrance. Medium, moderately full, classic hybrid tea bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 5' to 8' 4" (150 to 255 cm). Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (1993), L. Pernille Olesen (1993).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VGolden Buddha [Ardestiny]

Hybrid Bracteata. Orange and yellow. Strong, apricot or peach, fruity, pepper, tea fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, cupped-to-flat, old-fashioned bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11. Height of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Paul Barden (2005).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,O,P,Q,THappy Chappy ® (Shrub, Ilsink before 1997)
INTerpachy [INTERhappy]

Shrub. (Series: Garden Ease ™ Collection, Ultimate Rose ™ Collection) Pink, orange shading, yellow stamens. Mild fragrance. Medium, single (4-8 petals), flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: up to 2' (up to 60cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Gerrit Pieter Ilsink (1997).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UJude the Obscure
N22B89 [AUSjo]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Apricot, cream shading, lighter reverse. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b.
Height: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1989).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VLady X [MEIfigu]

Hybrid Tea. Mauve or purple blend. Mild fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 5' to 7' (150 to 215 cm). Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1965).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VLittle Butterfly

Polyantha. Pink blend. Mild to strong, musk fragrance. Small, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 2b through 8b. Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Kim L. Rupert (2000).

1 favorite vote.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VLLX 8886
Plaisanterie (hybrid musk, Lens 1988/96) [LENtrimera]

Hybrid Musk. Yellow and pink, lighter reverse, ages to rose-pink . Mild fragrance. Small, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 6' to 12' (185 to 365cm). Width: 6' to 10' (185 to 305cm). Louis Lens (1924-2001) (1988).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,ULyda Rose [LETlyda]

Shrub. White, pink edges, pink reverse, yellow stamens. Strong fragrance. Single (4-8 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Kleine Lettunich (1994).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VBian Se Yue Ji
Butterfly Rose
Chamois (china, before 1894)
Mutabilis (china, Unknown, before 1894)
Rosa chinensis f. mutabilis Rehder
Rosa chinensis mutabilis
Rosa mutabilis Correvon synonym
Rosa X odorata 'Mutabilis'
Tipo Ideale

China / Bengale. Earth Kind ™. Yellow to pink, ages to crimson . In full bloom with its multi-colored flowers, it appears to be covered with butterflies.. Mild fragrance. Single (4-8 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 4' to 10' (120 to 305 cm). Width of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm). Unknown (1894).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UPat Austin ™ [AUSmum]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Orange or orange-red. Moderate, tea fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 42" to 5' (105 to 150 cm). Width of 42" (105 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1993).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VRhapsody in Blue ™ [FRAntasia]

Shrub. Purple - blue. Flowers open plum purple and fade to slate blue. Smoke blue-purple blend with yellow stamens. Strong, clove, spice fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 6'7" to 8' (200 to 245cm). Width: 28" to 35" (70 to 90cm). Frank R. Cowlishaw (1999).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,L,N,O,P,T,U,VAfternoon Delight (Floribunda, Kordes 1993)
Cervia®
Floral Fairy Tale
Sangerhausen Jubilee
Sangerhäuser Jubiläumsrose ® (floribunda, Kordes, 2003)
The Wren [KORmamtiza]

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered. Apricot and pink. Soft apricot fading to pink upper. Moderate, sweet fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), in bundles, cluster-flowered, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 28" (up to 70 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1993).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,O,P,Q,T,U,VSpecial Occasion [FRYyoung]

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Apricot, copper shading. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 31" (80 cm). Gareth Fryer (1948-....) (1995).

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-.

G,O,P,T,VSunburn

Floribunda, Shrub. Yellow, ages to pink . Opens yellow, fades to pink.. Mild fragrance. Medium to large, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered, ruffled bloom form. Moderate, 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 42" (up to 105 cm). Kim L. Rupert (1990).

1 favorite vote.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VTamora (shrub, Austin, 1983) [AUStamora]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot - yellow, darker center, lighter edges. Strong, myrrh fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 39" to 4' (100 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1983).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VVersigny ® [MASversi]

Shrub. Generosa ® Collection. Salmon-pink, orange center. Moderate, anise, apricot or peach, citrus, vanilla fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, cupped, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4' (120 cm). Width of up to 28" (up to 70 cm). Dominique Massad (1992).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,L,N,O,P,U,VNight Flight
Vol de Nuit (hybrid tea, Delbard, 1970) [DELrio]

Hybrid Tea. Lilac. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. G. Delbard (1970).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.