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A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TBrown Velvet
Colorbreak
Colourbreak [MACultra]

Floribunda. Russet. Orange, tinged brownish. Reddish brown. Mild fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters, flat, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' 7" to 6' 7" (140 to 200 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1974).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBeloved (hybrid tea, Zary 2001)
Cesar E. Chavez ™
Grey College
Merveille de Gien [JAColman]

Hybrid Tea. New Generation Roses ® Collection. Dark red. Mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5a and warmer. Height of 5' to 6' (150 to 185 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary.

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VDiadem (floribunda, Evers/Tantau, 1986)
Royal Bouquet ™ (floribunda, Evers/Tantau, 1986) [TANmeda]

Floribunda, Florists Rose. Pink. Mild fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1986).

53 favorite votes.

F,G,L,N,O,PFlamenco (shrub, Beales, 2004)
Flamenco Rosita
Ivor's Rose [Beadonald]

Shrub. Red, deep pink reverse. Mild to strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, old-fashioned bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 35" to 6' 7" (90 to 200 cm). Width of 35" to 11½' (90 to 350 cm). Amanda Beales (1967-2013) (2004).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U"Evelyn Dickings"
Mademoiselle Francisca Krüger
Mademoiselle Franziska Krüger

Found Rose, Tea. Orange-pink, pink undertones, yellow center. Coppery, shaded yellow and pink. Hard green center. Pedicel smooth. Moderate fragrance. Large, very double, borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 11.
Height: 35" to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: 2' (60cm). Barbara May (2003).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VMedallion ®

Hybrid Tea. Apricot or apricot blend. Mild, fruity, licorice fragrance. Large, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4½' to 5½' (135 to 165 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). William A. Warriner (1973).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

E,F,G,L,N,O,P,TNobilo's Chardonnay ®
Peachy (hybrid tea, McGredy 1978) [MACrelea]

Hybrid Tea. Orange - yellow. Mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), expanded , high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 32" to 5¼' (80 to 160 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1978).

53 favorite votes.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UParfum de l'Hay
Rose à Parfum de l'Hay

Hybrid Rugosa, Shrub. Carmine-red to cherry-red, lighter edges. Strong, rose fragrance. Large, semi-double to double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, flat, globular bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 2b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Jules Gravereaux (1901).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VClimbing Pinkie
Pinkie, Cl.

Climber, Polyantha, Cl.. Earth Kind ™. Pink. Mild to strong fragrance. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 5' to 10' (150 to 305 cm). Width of 7' to 8' (215 to 245 cm). E.P. Dering.

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

G,POh Wow!
Purple Splash ® [Wekspitrib]

Large-Flowered Climber. Purple, white stripes. Moderate, spice, sweet fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), in large clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 9'10" to 13'1" (300 to 400cm). Tom Carruth (2009).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,URenae (Floribunda Cl, Moore, 1954)

Climber, Floribunda, Cl., Polyantha, Cl.. Pink. Strong, rose fragrance. Small to medium, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Ralph S. Moore (1954).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

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).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VBride's Dream (hybrid tea, Kordes 1985)
Fairy Tale Queen
Märchenkönigin
Marchenkonigin [KORoyness]

Hybrid Tea. Light pink, ages to blush . Mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, classic hybrid tea, exhibition, high-centered, spiral centers bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 5' to 8' (150 to 245 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1985).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,TDisneyland Rose ®
Litl Romeo [JACmouse]

Floribunda. Orange-pink. None to mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 4' 11" (up to 150 cm). John K. Walden, Dr. Keith W. Zary (2003).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

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).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,VGénéral Schablikine (tea, Nabonnand 1878)
"Vestey's Pink Tea"

Tea. Red, copper shading, purple reverse. Glandular, kinked or S-shaped pedicels. Moderate fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 6' 7" (200 cm). Width of 6' 7" (200 cm). Gilbert Nabonnand (1828-1903) (1878).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VHoney Sweet
Honeysweet

Shrub. Buck Roses Collection. Orange-pink. Honey fragrance. Large bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 3' (90 cm). Dr. Griffith J. Buck (1984).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VKathleen Harrop

Bourbon. Seashell-pink. Moderate fragrance. Large, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of up to 9' 10" (up to 300 cm). Alexander Dickson II (1857-1949) (1919).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VClimbing Lady Hillingdon
Lady Hillingdon, Cl. (Tea Cl, Hicks, 1917)

Climber, Tea, Cl.. Apricot. Moderate, tea fragrance. Medium to large, semi-double (9-16 petals) 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' to 18' (245 to 550 cm). Elisha J. Hicks (1917).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VFolette
Follette
La Follette
Lafollette
Sénateur Lafollette

Hybrid Gigantea. Salmon-pink. Strong fragrance. Large, semi-double to double, borne mostly solitary bloom form. Moderate, once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 7b through 9b. Height of up to 20' (up to 610 cm). Jesse Busby (1900).

52 favorite votes.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VMary Magdalene [AUSjolly]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Seashell-pink - blush, darker center. Mild, myrrh, tea fragrance. Button-eye, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b.
Height: 3' (90cm). Width: 3' (90cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1998).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VOctober Moon [Ardshine]

Floribunda. Apricot, lighter reverse. Mild, carnation, clover fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, old-fashioned, reflexed bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 11.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm). Paul Barden (2006).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,F,G,L,N,O,P,U,VDELvor 00231 F
Saint-Exupery ® (hybrid tea, Delbard-Chabert, 1960)
Waltz Time (hybrid tea, Delbard-Chabert, 1961) [DELtos]

Hybrid Tea. Mauve, silver(y) shading. Mild fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of up to 43" (up to 110 cm). André Delbard-Chabert (1915-2012) (1960).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,U,VAnna Olivier (tea, Ducher 1872)
"Schmidt's Buff Giant"

Tea. Light pink, cream center. Reverse pink highlights. Strong, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 3' to 10' (90 to 305 cm). Width of 3' to 10' (90 to 305 cm). Claude Ducher (1820-1874) (1872).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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