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C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlchemist
Alchimiste
Alchymist
Alchymiste
The Alchymist

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber, Shrub. Yellow, orange shading. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), old-fashioned, quartered, rosette bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 6' to 20' (185 to 610 cm). Width of 6' to 8' (185 to 245 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1956).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlister Stella Gray (noisette, Gray 1894)
Golden Rambler (noisette, Gray 1894)

Noisette, Tea Noisette. Light yellow, yellow highlights, ages to cream . Moderate, sweet fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 6' 7" to 16' 5" (200 to 500 cm). Width of up to 10' (up to 305 cm). Alexander Hill Gray (1894).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VArchiduc Joseph

Tea. Rose-pink, blue shading, copper center, lighter edges, ages to crimson . Moderate fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4' to 10' (120 to 305 cm). Width of 3' to 10' (90 to 305 cm). Gilbert Nabonnand (1828-1903) (1892).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UChicago Peace [JOHnago]

Hybrid Tea. Pink blend. Flowers phlox-pink, base canary-yellow,. Mild fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 4½' to 6' 7" (135 to 200 cm). Stanley C. Johnston (1960).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VComtesse du Cayla

China / Bengale. Orange blend, yellow reverse. Copper with saffron at the base of the petal. Mild, tea fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 4' to 9' (120 to 275 cm). Width of up to 6' (up to 185 cm). Pierre Guillot (1855-1918) (1902).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCrépuscule (Tea Noisette, Dubreuil 1904)

Noisette, Tea Noisette. Tan to salmon-yellow, orange-red stripes, ages to deep yellow . Strong, sweet fragrance. Semi-double to double, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10a.
Height: 6' to 12' (185 to 365cm). Width: 5' to 10' (150 to 305cm). Francis Dubreuil (1904).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,L,N,O,P,VEna Harkness, Cl.

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl.. Red. Strong, damask fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 12' to 15' (365 to 455 cm). Width of 8' (245 cm). Gurteen & Ritson (1954), R. Murrell (1954).

1 favorite vote.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VFélicité Parmentier

Alba, Miscellaneous OGR. Light pink, white edges, ages to cream . Strong fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), quartered, reflexed bloom form. Prolific, once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). Louis-Joseph-Ghislain Parmentier (1836).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VFlaming Peace (Hybrid Tea, McGredy, 1966)
Kronenbourg ®
MACbo

Hybrid Tea. Crimson, yellow reverse, red veining. Mild fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 31" to 4' 11" (80 to 150 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1963).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VGloire de Dijon (Tea Noisette, Jacotot, 1849)
Glory John
Old Glory (tea noisette, Jacotot, 1849)

Noisette, Tea Noisette, Tea, Cl.. Salmon-yellow, pink highlights. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 8' to 16' (245 to 490cm). Width: 12' to 24' (365 to 730cm). Henri Jacotot fils (1849), Pierre Jacotot père (1849).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VJacques Cartier
Marchesa Boccella
Marquise Boccella
Marquise Virginie Boccella

Damask Perpetual, Hybrid Perpetual, Portland. Light pink. Strong fragrance. Very full (41+ petals), rosette bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). Jean Desprez (1842), Moreau-Robert (1868).

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,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VChocolate Rose
Julia (hybrid tea, Tysterman, 1976)
Julia's Rose
"Pashley Manor Rose"

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Russet. Mild fragrance. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 2' to 42" (60 to 105 cm). Width of 18" to 3' (45 to 90 cm). Willem E Tysterman (1976), Wisbech Plant Co. Ltd. (1976).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TLéonie Lamesch (Polyantha, Lambert 1899)

Polyantha. Copper, yellow center, red edges. Moderate fragrance. Small to medium, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 2' to 5' (60 to 150 cm). Width of 3' to 4½' (90 to 135 cm). Peter Lambert (1899).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VLéontine Gervais

Hybrid Wichurana. Orange-red and salmon-pink, darker reverse, ages to cream . Strong, musk, sweet fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, flat bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 10' to 25' (305 to 760 cm). Width of 10' (305 cm). Barbier Frères & Compagnie (1903).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,U,VMadame Bérard

Noisette, Tea Noisette, Tea, Cl.. Yellow, copper center, salmon-pink outer petals. Bright buff or fawn. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, very double, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 8' 2" to 10' (250 to 305 cm). Width of 4' 11" to 8' (150 to 245 cm). Antoine Levet (père) (1870).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TCaroline Testout, Cl.
Climbing Caroline Testout
Climbing Madame Caroline Testout
Madame Caroline Testout, Cl.

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl.. Pink. Moderate fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 9' 10" to 14¾' (300 to 450 cm). Width of up to 8' (up to 245 cm). Prof. J.-B. Chauvry (1901).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,TMadame Jules Gravereaux

Climber, Tea, Cl.. Yellow, peach center, salmon-pink highlights. Strong fragrance. Very large, very double 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 6' to 8' (185 to 245 cm). Soupert & Notting (1900).

1 favorite vote.

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCapitaine Christy Moussu
Madame Louis Lévêque (moss, Lévêque, 1898)

Hybrid Perpetual, Moss. Salmon-pink. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), globular bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4a and warmer.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Louis Lévêque fils (1898).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,U,VMeg (Climbing Hybrid Tea, Gosset, 1954)

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Apricot or apricot blend. Strong fragrance. Large, single to semi-double bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b through 10b. Height of 8' to 13' (245 to 395 cm). Width of 4' to 12' (120 to 365 cm). Dr. A.C.V. Gosset (1954).

1 favorite vote.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TDudley Cross
Mrs. Dudley Cross (Tea, Paul, 1907)

Tea. Light yellow, pink highlights, crimson highlights. Shaded in autumn. Moderate fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 9b. Height of 35" to 9' 10" (90 to 300 cm). Width of 35" to 13' 1" (90 to 400 cm). William Paul and Son (after 1906) (1907).

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,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,V"Aunt Jane's Mystery"
Niles Cochet
Red Cochet (tea, California Nursery Co 1906)
Red Maman Cochet (tea, Calif. Nurs., 1906)

Found Rose, Tea. Red blend, cream center, rose-red edges, rose-pink shading, ages to carmine-red . Mild fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), high-centered, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 9' (275cm). Width: 8' (245cm). California Nursery Co. (1906).

1 favorite vote.

F,G,L,N,O,PClimbing Paul Lédé
Monsieur Paul Lédé, Cl.
Paul Lédé (climber, Lowe 1913)
Paul Lédé Cl. (Climbing HT, Low, 1913)

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl.. Deep yellow to apricot. Strong, tea fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), cupped-to-flat bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 12' to 15' (365 to 455 cm). Width of 8' (245 cm). Stuart Low & Co. (1913).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.