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A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,UAmadeus ™ (LCl, Kordes 2003)
Super Conquerant ® [Korlabriax]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Red. Mild fragrance. Medium, 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 6' 7" to 8' 2" (200 to 250 cm). Width of 39" to 43" (100 to 110 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (2003).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,VCalifornia Dreamin' ™ [Meibihars]

Hybrid Tea. Cream, pink edges. Strong, citrus fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, cupped, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Jacques Mouchotte (2007).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,L,N,O,PCap Diamant
Cape Diamond™ [Darpellerin]

Hybrid Kordesii. Pink. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 3b through 9b. Height of 43" to 4¼' (110 to 130 cm). Christian Bédard (2006).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCharlotte Armstrong

Hybrid Tea. Deep pink to cerise. Spectrum-red, nasturtium fragrance. Moderate, lemon fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of up to 4¼' (up to 130 cm). Dr. Walter E. Lammerts (1940).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VChaucer [AUScer]

English Rose [David Austin], Shrub. Pink. Myrrh fragrance. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1970).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VClass Act
First Class (floribunda, Warriner)
White Magic (floribunda, Warriner) [JACare]

Floribunda. White, yellow stamens. None to mild, fruity fragrance. Medium to large, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered to flat, reflexed bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 2' to 30" (60 to 75 cm). William A. Warriner (1987).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCrystalline ™ (hybrid tea, Carruth 1987)
Nursing Centenary [ARObipy]

Hybrid Tea. White. Moderate, spice, sweet fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Tom Carruth (1987), Jack E. Christensen (1987).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

L,N,ODuett ® (florists' Rose, Kordes, 2000)
New Duet [KORtraupfi]

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Cream, pink edges. Mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: up to 22" (up to 55cm). W. Kordes & Sons (2000).

45 favorite votes.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VEugène Fürst

Hybrid Perpetual. Crimson, dark purple shading. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), cupped, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: 3' (90cm). Soupert & Notting (1875).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,TGloriana (cl.miniature, Warner, 1997)
Gloriana 97
Sugar Plum (patio climber, Warner, 1997) [CHEWpope]

Climber, Miniature, Cl., Patio Rose, Cl.. Mauve or purple blend. Mild fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 7¼' (220cm). Christopher H. Warner (1997).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VGuinée

Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Dark red, scarlet highlights. Strong, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 6½' to 18' (200 to 550 cm). Width of up to 10' (up to 305 cm). Charles Mallerin (1937).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,N,O,P,VMaria Theresia (floribunda, Evers/Tantau, 1997/2003)
Mariatheresia ®
TAN97094

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered. Light pink. Mild fragrance. Very double, cluster-flowered, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 28" to 35" (70 to 90 cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1997).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VNicole ® (floribunda, Kordes 1985) [KORicole]

Floribunda. White or white blend, pink edges. White with a soft pink petal edge. Mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1985).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U77A4J401
Prairie Joy [RSM S3 ]

Shrub. Parkland Series Collection. Pink, ages to lighter . None to mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, old-fashioned bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 3b and warmer. Height of 5' (150 cm). Henry H. Marshall (1977).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VException ® (Rugosa, Baum, 1983)
Purple Pavement
Rotes Meer (Rugosa, Baum, 1983) [HANpur]

Hybrid Rugosa. Red, purple shading. Strong fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 3b and warmer. Height of 5' (150 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Karl Baum (1983).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

G,N,P,QQuicksilver (hybrid tea, Christensen, 1985) [AROstal]

Hybrid Tea. Lavender. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Jack E. Christensen (1985).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,G,N,O,P,Q,VMagic Lantern
Rémy Martin ® [STARqueli]

Grandiflora. Apricot or apricot blend. Flowers copper-orange-gold. Mild to strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' 11" to 6' (150 to 185 cm). Rene Royon (1993).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,VRose des Cisterciens ® [DELarle]

Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Pink blend, stripes. Moderate, lemon, raspberry, rose, sweet fragrance. Medium to large, double (17-25 petals), ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 39" to 47" (100 to 120cm). Width: 20" to 2' (50 to 60cm). G. Delbard (1998).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

G,L,N,O,P,VRosomane Janon ®

Shrub. (Series: Generosa ® Collection) Yellow blend. It’s a light yellow with shades of verbena green going pinker with time.. Mild, fruity, opinions vary fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, cupped, globular bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 39" to 47" (100 to 120cm). Width: 20" to 2' (50 to 60cm). Dominique Massad (2001).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,PGufo della Neve
Schnee Eule
Schnee-Eule
Snow Owl
White Pavement [UHLensch]

Hybrid Rugosa. White or white blend. Strong fragrance. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 3b and warmer. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Jürgen Walter Uhl (1989).

45 favorite votes.

C,F,G,N,O,P,QQueen Victoria (syn. 'Souvenir d'un ami')
Souvenir d'un Ami (tea, Bélot-Défougère, 1844)

Tea. Light pink, white undertones, salmon-pink shading. Strong, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, globular, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Prolific, occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 8' to 9' 10" (245 to 300 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). M. Bélot-Défougère (1844).

45 favorite votes.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TMaggie
Maggie Tabberer
Tchaikovski
Tchaikovsky ®
Tschaikowski [MEIchibon]

Floribunda, Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Romantica ™. White, yellow center.. Mild to strong fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, old-fashioned, rosette bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Meilland International (2000).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VThe Shepherdess [Austwist]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot or apricot blend. Fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 3' (90 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2007).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,G,N,O,P,TRT 96-138
TAN96138
Twice in a Blue Moon

Hybrid Tea. Lilac, silver(y) shading. Strong fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 39" (up to 100 cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (2004).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

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