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A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAloha ® (climber, LCl, Kordes 2003)
Aloha Hawaii
Kordes Rose Aloha ® [Korwesrug]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Apricot and pink. Apricot-coloured with some pink and red shades. Moderate, fruity fragrance. Large, very double, cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 8' 2" (up to 250 cm). Width of 39" (100 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (2003).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,L,N,O,P,TBeauté Lyonnaise (tea, Levet, 1869)
Belle Lyonnaise (tea, Levet, 1869)

Noisette, Tea, Cl.. Light yellow, lighter reverse, salmon-yellow shading, ages to cream . Moderate fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 10' (305 cm). Width of 6' (185 cm). Antoine Levet (père) (1869).

1 favorite vote.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VCharles Austin
Charming Apricot [AUSles]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot, lighter outer petals. Strong, fruity fragrance. Medium to large, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 5' to 10' (150 to 305 cm). Width of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1973).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VArdoisée
Bizard Triomphant
Bizarre Triomphante
Charles de Mills
Maheca de Dupont
Pourpre noir (gallica)
Rosa gallica atropurpurea
Rose Bleue (gallica, Unknown, before 1811))
Violette Bronzée

Gallica / Provins. Crimson or dark purple. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Unknown Dutch origin (1786).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VClimbing Crimson Glory
Crimson Glory, Cl.
Grimpant Crimson Glory

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl.. Dark red. Strong fragrance. Very large, very double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 10' to 12' (305 to 365 cm). Millar Bros. (1941), Naungayan (1946), Richardson (1944).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VDuchesse d'Angoulême (hybrid gallica, Vibert, 1821)
The Wax Rose
Wax Rose (gallica, Vibert 1821)

Gallica / Provins, Hybrid Gallica. Light pink. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b. Height of 39" to 5' (100 to 150 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Jean-Pierre Vibert (1821).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,U,V"Camp Inn Rambler"
Excelsa
Red Dorothy Perkins

Hybrid Wichurana, Rambler. Cerise, white center, ages to scarlet . None / no fragrance. Small to medium, double (17-25 petals), in large clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 9' 10" to 20' (300 to 610 cm). Width of up to 12' (up to 365 cm). Michael H. Walsh (1908).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VFisherman's Friend®
Gardener's Friend [AUSchild]

English Rose [David Austin], Shrub. Dark red. Strong fragrance. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 42" to 4' (105 to 120 cm). Width of 30" to 4' (75 to 120 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1987).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VFrau Karl Druschki (Hybrid Perpetual, Lambert, 1895/1901)
Reine des Neiges
Schneekönigin (hybrid perpetual, Lambert 1901)
Snedronningen
Snow Queen (hybrid perpetual, Lambert, 1901)
White American Beauty

Hybrid Perpetual. White. None / no fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, high-centered bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer.
Height: up to 6'7" (up to 200cm). Width: 4' (120cm). Peter Lambert (1895).

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,VGruss an Aachen (hybrid tea, Hinner 1909)
Salut d'Aix la Chapelle
"White Willow Glen #1"

Found Rose, Floribunda, Hybrid Tea, Polyantha. Light pink, salmon-pink center, yellow undertones, red highlights, ages to cream . Colour varies. Mild, sweet fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, nodding or "weak neck", old-fashioned, rosette bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 18" to 3' (45 to 90cm). Width: 18" to 3' (45 to 90cm). L. Wilhelm Hinner (1909).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,G,N,O,P,Q,TAbsolutely Fabulous
Anisade ®
Jiřina Bohdalová
Julia Child ™ (Floribunda, Carruth 2004)
SASOL Rose
Soul Mate (Floribunda, Carruth 2004) [WEKvossutono]

Floribunda. Butter-yellow. Strong, anise, licorice fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, globular, old-fashioned bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10a.
Height: 28" to 33" (70 to 85cm). Width: 20" to 26" (50 to 65cm). Tom Carruth (2004).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,UGrande Duchesse Olga
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria
Kaiserin Auguste Viktoria

Hybrid Tea, Tea. White or white blend, yellow center. Green tints in buds. Moderate fragrance. Large, very double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 39" to 7' (100 to 215 cm). Peter Lambert (1891).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,ULady Emma Hamilton [AUSbrother]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Orange, light yellow undertones, light yellow reverse. Strong, fruity, geranium, tea fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped, globular, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2005).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,QKO 94/2394-01
Laguna ® (Large Flowered Climber, Kordes 1994) [KORadigel]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Deep pink. Strong, fruity, spice fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of up to 8' 2" (up to 250 cm). Width of 39" (100 cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (1994).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VLe Bienheureux de la Salle
Madame Isaac Pereire (Bourbon, Garçon, 1876)

Bourbon, Bourbon, Cl.. Carmine-pink. Sets hips. Strong, raspberry fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), cupped, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 6' to 8' 2" (185 to 250 cm). Width of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Armand Garçon (1876).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,U,VMadame Joseph Schwartz
White Duchesse de Brabant

Tea. White, pink shading, pink edges, pink center, ages to blush . White washed with flesh pink, changing to 'salmony' white.. Moderate fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cupped, scalloped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 2' to 6' (60 to 185 cm). Width of 30" to 4' (75 to 120 cm). Joseph Schwartz (1880).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,O,P,Q,T,UMarie Curie ® (floribunda, Meilland 1997)
Romantic Dreams
Umilo [MEIlomit]

Floribunda, Shrub. Orange blend. Moderate, clove fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 16" to 3' (40 to 90cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Meilland International (1997).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VNevada (shrub, Dot, 1927)
Rosa moyesii 'Nevada'

Hybrid Moyesii, Shrub. White, golden-yellow stamens. Mild fragrance. Large, single to semi-double, borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, flat, open bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 3b and warmer. Height of 7' to 13' (215 to 395 cm). Width of 8' to 13' (245 to 395 cm). Pedro (Pere) Dot (1927).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

G,O,P,Q,T,VAstrid Gräfin von Hardenberg
Black Caviar
Nuit de Chine ®
TAN97150 [RT 97-150]

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).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VLemon Pillar (Hybrid Perpetual, Paul, 1915)
Mrs. John Whicher
Paul's Lemon Pillar

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Yellow - white, lemon-yellow undertones. Strong, lemon fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 5a through 9b. Height of 8' to 20' (245 to 610 cm). Width of 10' (305 cm). George Paul (1841-1921) (1915).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,G,N,O,P,TSherlock Holmes (shrub, Harkness, 2006)
St Richard of Chichester [HARklement]

Shrub. Abundance [Harkness]. Amber. Golden amber. Mild fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cupped, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 35" to 39" (90 to 100 cm). Width of 31" (80 cm). Harkness & Co..

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VRivers's Superb Tuscan
The Velvet Rose
Tuscany 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).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.