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A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlba Maxima
Anglica alba
Blanche double (syn. Alba Maxima)
Bonnie Prince Charlie's Rose (Alba)
Cheshire Rose
Common Great White Rose
Common White Rose
Double White Rose (alba)
Great Double White
Great White Rose
Jacobite Rose
Jakobiter-Rose
Maxima (alba, Unknown before 1500)
Rosa alba "Double White"
Rosa alba florepleno
Rosa alba maxima
Rosa alba multiplex
Rosa alba var. florepleno hort. ex Andrews
Rosa alba var. plena
Rosa alba vulgaris major
Rosa X alba 'Maxima'
Rose blanche
Rosier blanc à fleurs doubles

Alba, Species Cross. White, yellow highlights. Strong, sweet fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 3b through 9b.
Height: 6' to 8'2" (185 to 250cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Unknown (1500).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

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.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VAmerican Beauty, Cl.
Climbing American Beauty
"Jose A. Africa"

Found Rose, Climber, Hybrid Wichurana, Large-Flowered Climber. Carmine-pink. [Deep pink.]. Moderate fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, cupped, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: 12' to 15' (365 to 455cm). Hoopes, Bro. & Thomas Co. (1909).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,F,G,N,O,P,TAndrea Stelzer [KORfachrit]

Hybrid Tea. Light pink. Mild fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered, spiral centers bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 5' to 7' (150 to 215 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1992).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VArdoisé de Lyon
Ardoisée de Lyon

Hybrid Perpetual. Violet - purple, crimson center, red highlights. Strong, old rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), button-eye, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 39" to 5' (100 to 150 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Frédéric Damaizin (1858), Jacques Plantier (1858).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBaronne Prévost (Hybrid Perpetual, Desprez, 1841)

Damask Perpetual, Hybrid Perpetual. Pink, lilac shading. Strong, damask fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, button-eye, flat bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b and warmer.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Jean Desprez (1841).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBeauté de Lyon (noisette, Ducher, 1887)
Beauté Inconstante (tea, Pernet-Ducher, 1887)
"Bermuda Papa Gontier"
"Mrs. Heggie's Red Tea"

Found Rose, Bermuda Rose, Noisette, Tea. Orange-red, carmine-red highlights, yellow shading. [Red.]. Variable red. Reddish copper. sometimes flushed or streaked yellow. Pedicels glandular. Receptacle has glands usually on lower half only.. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 4'11" to 9'10" (150 to 300cm). Width: up to 16'5" (up to 500cm). Joseph Pernet-Ducher (1887).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,UAlternans à rubans
Belle des Jardins (syn. 'Centifolia Variegata')
Belle Rubanée
Belle Villageoise
Centifolia Variegata
Cottage Maid (Centifolia/Gallica, Vibert 1839)
Dometille Becard (centifolia, Laffay, c.1848)
Gallique Panachée
La Rubanée
Panachée à fleurs doubles
Panachée à fleurs pleines (gallica)
Panachée Double
Rosa centifolia variegata
Variegata (Centifolia/Gallica, Vibert, 1845)
Village Maid

Centifolia, Gallica / Provins. White and pink, stripes. [Mauve or purple blend, stripes.]. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, very double, cupped bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 39" to 6' (100 to 185cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Unknown French Breeder(s) (1817).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBelle Époque (hybrid tea, Fryer before 1993) [FRYaboo]

Hybrid Tea. Russet, copper shading. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 33" (85 cm). Gareth Fryer (1948-....) (1993).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VBelle Isis (gallica, Parmentier, by 1845)

Agatha/Agathe, Gallica / Provins. Light pink. Strong, myrrh fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), button-eye, flat, quartered, rosette bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 3' to 5'11" (90 to 180cm). Width: 3' to 47" (90 to 120cm). Louis-Joseph-Ghislain Parmentier (1845).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBelle of Portugal
Belle Portugaise (hybrid gigantea, Cayeux, 1903)

Hybrid Gigantea. Seashell-pink to light pink, salmon-pink shading. Mild to strong, tea fragrance. Large, semi-double (9-16 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 8b and warmer. Height of 15' to 40' (455 to 1220 cm). Width of up to 10' (up to 305 cm). Henri Cayeux (1903).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBleu Magenta

Hybrid Multiflora, Rambler. Purple - violet. Mild fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 11½' to 17' (350 to 520 cm). Width of up to 10' (up to 305 cm). Grandes Roseraies du Val de Loire (1933).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

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,F,G,N,O,P,Q,U,VBurnaby
Gold Heart (hybrid tea, Eddie, 1952)
Golden Heart (hybrid tea, Eddie, 1952)

Hybrid Tea. Cream, darker center. None to mild fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of up to 4¼' (up to 130 cm). Henry Matheson (H.M.) Eddie (1952).

1 favorite vote.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCardinal de Richelieu (hybrid china, Parmentier, pre 1847)
Rose Van Sian

Gallica / Provins, Hybrid Gallica. Mauve or purple blend. None to mild fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 3' to 6' (90 to 185cm). Width: 2' to 3' (60 to 90cm). Louis-Joseph-Ghislain Parmentier (1847).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBlanche céleste
Céleste (alba, syn. 'Celestial')
Celestial (alba, before 1717)
Minden Rose
Rosa erubescens Andr.

Alba. Light pink. Strong fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), cupped bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 5' to 7' (150 to 215 cm). Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Unknown Dutch origin (1739).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAbondante
Belle Couronnée
Bifera Coronata
Cels (damask, Cels, 1750)
Cels à fleurs pleines
Cel's Rose
Celsiana
De Cels
Grande Couronnée
Incarnata Maxima
La Coquette (damask, Cels, 1750)
Mutabilis (damask, Cels 1750)
Rosa damascena 'Celsiana'
Rosa damascena mutabilis
Rosier de Cels
Rosier de Van Huysum

Damask. Light pink, golden-yellow stamens, ages to white . Strong, damask fragrance. Semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 3' to 6' (90 to 185cm). Width: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Unknown (1792), Unknown Dutch origin (1732).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCentifolia Cristata
Chapeau de Napoléon
Crested Moss
Crested Provence
Crested Provins (centifolia, moss, Buist 1827)
Crêtée
Cristata
R. centifolia cristata
Rosa centifolia f. muscosa 'cristata' C.K.Schneid.
R. centifolia muscosa 'cristata'
Rosa centifolia var. cristata Prévost synonym
Rosa X centifolia cristata

Centifolia, Moss. Pink. Strong, centifolia fragrance. Full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Kirche / Kirsch (1826).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TClair Matin
Grimpant Clair Matin [MEImont]

Climber, Floribunda, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Deep pink. Moderate, sweetbriar fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 6' 7" to 12' (200 to 365 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1960).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,F,G,L,N,O,P,UColumbia (hybrid tea, Hill 1916)

Hybrid Tea. Light pink, darker center. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). E. Gurney Hill Co. (1917).

1 favorite vote.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBelle de Londres ®
Compassion ® (Large-Flowered Climber Harkness, 1972)

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Salmon-pink. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, classic hybrid tea bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 5' to 15' (150 to 455 cm). Width of 5' to 8' (150 to 245 cm). Harkness (1972).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCornelia (Hybrid Musk, Pemberton, 1925)

Hybrid Musk, Shrub. Deep pink, yellow shading, ages to light pink . Moderate, musk fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 5' to 10' (150 to 305 cm). Width of 5' to 6' (150 to 185 cm). Rev. Joseph Hardwick Pemberton (1925).

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-.