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A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAgate (syn. Agathe)
Agatha (gallica, by 1799)
Agathe (gallica, by 1799)
Agathe de Francfort
Francfort Agathé
R. gallica agatha
Rosa gallica var. agatha Loisel.
Rosa X francofurtana agatha

Agatha/Agathe, Gallica / Provins. Light pink to deep pink. Mild fragrance. Medium to large, very double, in small clusters, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b. Height of 4' 11" to 6' 7" (150 to 200 cm). Unknown (1817).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAïcha

Hybrid Spinosissima. Deep yellow. Strong fragrance. Single to semi-double bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5a through 9b. Height of up to 6' 7" (up to 200 cm). Width of up to 5' 11" (up to 180 cm). Valdemar Petersen (1966).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlbéric Barbier (Rambler, Barbier, 1900)

Hybrid Wichurana, Rambler. Cream, light yellow center, ages to white . Moderate, green apple, tea fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, globular, quartered bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 15' to 25' (455 to 760 cm). Width of 10' to 12' (305 to 365 cm). Barbier Frères & Compagnie (1900).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlfred de Dalmas

Moss. Pink, light pink edges. Purplish pink reverse. Moderate fragrance. Medium, very double, cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm). Width: up to 2' (up to 60cm). Jean Laffay (1855).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCécile Brunner
Mademoiselle Cécile Brünner
Maltese Rose
Mignon (polyantha, Vve Ducher, 1880)
Sweetheart Rose
The Sweetheart Rose

Polyantha. Pink, light pink edges, yellow undertones. Moderate, apple fragrance. Small to medium, double (17-25 petals), in large clusters bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Marie aka Veuve (vve, widow) Ducher (1834-1881) (1880).

1 favorite vote. 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).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TCrimson Glory (hybrid tea, Kordes 1935)

Hybrid Tea. Crimson, purple shading. Strong, clove, damask, rose fragrance. Very large, very double, borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 30" to 6' 7" (75 to 200 cm). Width of 2' to 30" (60 to 75 cm). Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (1935).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TFrühlingsmorgen (hybrid spinosissima, Kordes, 1942)
Spring Morning

Hybrid Spinosissima, Shrub. Pink, lighter center, yellow shading. None to mild fragrance. Medium, single (4-8 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5a and warmer. Height of 5' 11" to 6' 7" (180 to 200 cm). Width of 5' (150 cm). Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (1941).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VGén. Jacqueminot (hybrid perpetual, Roussel 1853)
General Jack
Général Jacqueminot (hybrid perpetual, Roussel 1853)
Jack Rose

Hybrid Perpetual. Crimson - cerise, ages to deep pink . Strong fragrance. Large, very double, cupped, globular, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer.
Height: 39" to 7' (100 to 215cm). Width: up to 6' (up to 185cm). Charles Rousselet / Roussel (1853).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TGertrude Jekyll ®
"Von Doussa Children" [AUSbord]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Pink. Strong, old rose fragrance. Large, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 4' to 10' (120 to 305 cm). Width of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1986).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,L,N,O,P,TGloire de Guilan

Damask. Light pink. Strong fragrance. Full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Nancy Lindsay (1949).

1 favorite vote.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VHenri Martin
Red Moss (moss, Laffay 1862)

Moss. Red. Strong fragrance. Semi-double to double bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 5' to 6' (150 to 185 cm). Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Jean Laffay (1862).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,ULouise Clements (shrub, Clements, 1996) [CLElou]

Shrub. Intense Copper. Moderate fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 42" (105 cm). John Clements (1996).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,TMadame de Knorr
Madame Knorr

Portland. Pink, darker center, lighter reverse, lighter edges. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). Philippe-Victor Verdier (1855).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlba Incarnata
Alba Maiden's Blush
Alba princesse
Bella Donna (Alba, before 1597)
Belle Fille
Blush Rose (alba)
Carné (syn. 'Great Maiden's Blush')
Carnea Maxima (Alba)
Carnea Minima (alba)
Cuisse de Nymphe (Alba, before 1597)
Grande Cuisse de Nymphe
Great Maiden's Blush
Incarnata
Incarnata Major (alba)
La petite carnée mignonne
La Virginale (syn. 'Maiden's Blush')
Loyalist Rose
Maiden's Blush (alba)
Petite Cuisse de Nymphe
Regalis (syn. 'Maiden's Blush')
Rosa alba carnea
Rosa alba incarnata
Rosa alba 'Maiden's Blush'
Rosa alba rubicunda
Rosa alba subtaxon plena Rössig
Rosa alba var. incarnata (Mill.) Weston
Rosa alba var. regia carnea
Rosa alba var. rubicunda Rössig
R. incarnata
Rosa incarnata Mill. synonym
Rosa rubicans
Rosa X alba 'Cuisse de Nymphe'
Rosa X alba var. carnea hort.
Small Maiden's Blush
"Tertin Kartano"
"Tertti"

Alba. White, blush shading. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, rosette bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 3b through 9b. Height of 4' 11" to 8' 2" (150 to 250 cm). Width of up to 5' (up to 150 cm). Unknown (1400).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VMousseline (moss, Moreau-Robert, 1881)

Moss. White, blush shading. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Moreau-Robert (1881).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VMrs. John Laing (Hybrid Perpetual, Bennett, 1885)

Hybrid Perpetual. Deep pink, lighter edges. Strong, centifolia, damask, tea fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cupped, globular, scalloped bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 3' to 7' (90 to 215 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Henry Bennett (1885).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlba menstrualis (moss)
Four Seasons White Moss
Laffay's Perpetual White Moss
Menstrualis muscosa alba
Mousseuse perpétuelle
Moussue des Quatre saisons blanc
Perpetual White Moss
Perpétuelle mousseuse
Quatre Saisons Blanc Mousseux
Quatre Saisons Mousseuse
Rose des Quatre Saisons blanc mousseux
Rosier de Thionville

Damask Perpetual, Moss. White. Strong, centifolia, sweet fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters, flat bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: 3' (90cm). Unknown (1830).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,URobert le Diable (centifolia, Unknown, pre 1849)

Centifolia, Gallica / Provins. Purple, violet shading, ages to violet . Strong fragrance. Medium to large, very double, in small clusters, reflexed bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b. Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Unknown (1849).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,L,N,P"Freya - in commerce as"
Heilige Rose
Holy Rose of Abyssinia
Rosa centifolia f. sancta Zabel
Rosa richardii Rehder
Rosa sancta Richard, not Andrews
Rosa X richardii

Gallica / Provins, Shrub, Species Cross. Rose-pink to salmon-pink. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,V"Rose de Rescht"
"Rose de Resht"

Found Rose, Damask, Damask Perpetual, Portland, Shrub. Purple and red. Strong, damask fragrance. Very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Width: up to 30" (up to 75cm). Nancy Lindsay.

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,L,N,O,P,TSaint Nicholas
St. Nicholas

Damask, Hybrid Gallica. Deep pink. Mild fragrance. Single to semi-double bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Robert James (1950).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlexandra Rose (shrub, Austin, 1992)
The Alexander Rose
The Alexandra Rose ™ (shrub, Austin 1992) [AUSday]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Pink blend, yellow center. Mild fragrance. Single (4-8 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 4½' to 8' (135 to 245 cm). Width of 4' to 8' (120 to 245 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1992).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBlack Tuscany
Old Tuscan
Old Velvet Rose
The Old Velvet Rose
Tuscany (gallica, unknown before 1819

Gallica / Provins. Carmine-red, violet highlights, golden-yellow stamens. Fine white flecks and lines at the centre. Strong fragrance. Small to medium, semi-double to double, in small clusters, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b. Height of 35" to 47" (90 to 120 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Unknown (1819).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.