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C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAntike 89 ™
Antique (climber, Kordes, 1989)
Antique '89 [KORdalen]

Climber, Floribunda, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. White or white blend, red edges. Cream with carmine edging upper. None / no fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 8' to 14' (245 to 425 cm). Width of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1988).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VArchiduchesse Elizabeth d'Autriche
Impératrice Élisabeth d'Autriche

Hybrid Perpetual. Pink. Moderate fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), flat, globular, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 35" to 4' 11" (90 to 150 cm). Width of up to 28" (up to 70 cm). Moreau-Robert (1881).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAwakening (Large Flowered Climber, discovered by Jan Bohm, 1935)
Probuzeni
Probuzení

Climber, Hybrid Wichurana, Large-Flowered Climber. Light pink, salmon-pink shading. Mild to strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 8' to 14' (245 to 425 cm). Width of 8' to 10' (245 to 305 cm). Jan Böhm (1935).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBelle de Crécy (Gallica, Roeser, 1829)
Le Météore (Gallica, Roeser, pre 1829)
Météor (gallica, Roeser, pre 1829)
Météore

Gallica / Provins, Hybrid China. Red, violet shading, ages to violet . Strong fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), button-eye, expanded bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9a.
Height: 3' to 7' (90 to 215cm). Width: 3' to 39" (90 to 100cm). Pierre Jean Louis Roëser (1829).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBow Bells ™ [AUSbells]

English Rose [David Austin], Shrub. Deep pink. Mild fragrance. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 47" to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Width of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1991).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBrother Cadfael [AUSglobe]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Pink. Strong, old rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cupped, reflexed, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 42" to 8' (105 to 245 cm). Width of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1990).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

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,U,VFair Bianca ® [AUSca]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. White or white blend. Strong, myrrh fragrance. Medium, very double, flat, quartered, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1982).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VFelicia (hybrid musk, Pemberton 1926)

Hybrid Musk, Shrub. Light pink, yellow shading, white undertones. Strong, sweet fragrance. Semi-double (9-16 petals), in large clusters, flat, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 3' to 8' (90 to 245 cm). Width of 4' to 9' (120 to 275 cm). Rev. Joseph Hardwick Pemberton (1926).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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-.

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,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TGeorge Burns ™
George Burns Centennial
Glamourpuss
Paparazzi ®
Rodeo Clown [WEKcalroc]

Floribunda. Yellow, red stripes, cream stripes, pink stripes. Strong, citrus, fruity fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 3b through 10b. Height of 30" to 42" (75 to 105 cm). Tom Carruth (1996).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VHonorine Brabant
Honorine de Brabant (Bourbon, Tanne, 1916)

Bourbon. Light pink to blush, violet stripes. Strong fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), cupped, quartered bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of up to 6' (up to 185 cm). Width of up to 6' (up to 185 cm). Rémi Tanne (1916).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UIlse Krohn Superior

Hybrid Kordesii, Shrub. White, buff center. Strong fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 9' (up to 275 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1964).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UJ.F. Quadra
N01
Quadra

Hybrid Kordesii, Shrub. Explorer Series Collection. Dark red, lighter reverse, ages to lighter . None to mild fragrance. Borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, flat, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 3b and warmer. Height of 5' 11" to 8' (180 to 245 cm). Width of 39" (100 cm). Dr. Felicitas Svejda (1981).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,VJeanne de Montfort

Moss. Light pink, violet flecks, ages to white . Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), in large clusters, flat bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 6' to 10' (185 to 305cm). Width: up to 5' (up to 150cm). Français-André Robert (1853).

1 favorite vote.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,VCLEjoan
Joan Fontaine

Shrub. Cream, amber center. Moderate fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). John Clements (1996).

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,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VDronningen af Danmark (Alba, Booth, 1816)
Koenigen van Danemark (Alba, Booth, 1816)
Königin von Dänemark (Alba, Booth, 1816)
Naissance de Vénus (alba)
New Maiden Blush
Queen of Denmark (Alba, Booth, 1816)
Reine de Denmarck (Alba, Booth, 1816)
Reine du Danemark (Alba, Booth, 1816)

Alba, Centifolia. Pink. Strong fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), quartered, rosette bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). James Booth (1816).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAigle rouge
Belle Sultane
Gallica Maheca
Gallica Maheka
La Belle Sultane
Mahaeca
Maheca (Gallica)
Maheka
Rosa gallica Maheka flore subsimplici
Rosa gallica violacea
Rose maheca simple
Violacea (gallica)
Violacea Maheka

Gallica / Provins. Crimson. Strong fragrance. Single to semi-double, cupped bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 5' to 7' (150 to 215cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Unknown Dutch origin (1795).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VLavender Lassie (Hybrid Musk, Kordes, 1960)

Hybrid Musk, Lambertiana, Shrub. Mauve or purple blend. Flowers lilac-pink. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in large clusters, flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 5' to 12' (150 to 365 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1956).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TMorgengruss
Morning Greeting

Climber, Hybrid Kordesii, Large-Flowered Climber, Shrub. Light pink, salmon-yellow highlights. Light yellow with orang-yellow tints. Strong fragrance. Very double, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, ruffled bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 13' to 14' (395 to 425 cm). Width of 9' (275 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1962).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,VNymphenburg

Hybrid Musk, Shrub. Salmon-pink, orange shading. Moderate fragrance. Very large, semi-double to double, cluster-flowered, flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 6' to 18' (185 to 550 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1954).

1 favorite vote.

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-.