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Alexandrine (hybrid tea, Meilland, 2009)
Belle Romantica ® (hybrid tea, Meiland, 2009)
MEIgapencey

Hybrid Tea. Orange, pink outer petals. Strong, citrus, fruity fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 2' to 32" (60 to 80 cm). Meilland International (2009).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCasino ® (climber, McGredy, 1958)
Gerbe d'Or
MACca

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Light yellow to lemon-yellow. Deep yellow bud, opening to light yellow or lemon. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, flat, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 10' to 12' (305 to 365 cm). Width of up to 8' (up to 245 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1958).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

G,O,P,Q,T"A Fleurs Doubles Violettes"
"Centifolia à fleurs doubles violettes"

Found Rose, Centifolia, Hybrid China. Mauve or purple blend. Moderate fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), rosette bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 31" to 47" (80 to 120cm). Unknown French Breeder(s).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VChristian Dior [MEIlie]

Hybrid Tea. Crimson, scarlet shading. Mild, spice fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 9b. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Francis Meilland (1912-1958) (1958).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,VComtesse Vandal

Pernetiana. Pink, salmon-pink shading, yellow undertones, coral reverse. Wine fragrance. Moderate fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 2' to 42" (60 to 105 cm). Mathias Leenders (1883 - 1958) (1930).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD.

C,F,G,N,O,Q,UCooper's Burmese
Rosa gigantea 'Cooperii'
Rosa laevigata 'Cooperi'
Rosa X cooperii

Hybrid Laevigata, Species / Wild. White, yellow stamens. Strong fragrance. Large, single (4-8 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 7a through 9b. Height of 15' to 33' (455 to 1005 cm). Width of 15' to 20' (455 to 610 cm).

46 favorite votes.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,UÀ petites fleurs doubles blanches
Burnet Double White
Double Burnet-leaved Rose
Double Scotch
Double White (hybrid spinosissima)
Double White Burnet
Double White Scotch
Rosa spinosissima 'Double White'
Rosa X pimpinellifolia 'Double White'
White Spinosissima

Hybrid Spinosissima. White. Strong fragrance. Small to medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 3b and warmer. Height of 3' to 7' (90 to 215 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Unknown (1808).

46 favorite votes.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCocarde vermeil
Duc de Guiche
Lilas monstrueux
Sénat Romain
Sénateur Romain

Gallica / Provins. Violet-red. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), button-eye, cupped, globular, quartered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 4' to 5¼' (120 to 160cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Jardin fleuriste du Roi (1810).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VFire 'n' Ice ™ [AROfiric]

Floribunda, Florists Rose. Red, white reverse, ages to violet-red . Mild fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Christensen & Carruth (1987).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VGrootendorst Pink (Rugosa, Grootendorst, 1923)
Pink F. J. Grootendorst
Pink Grootendorst

Hybrid Rugosa, Shrub. Pink. None to mild fragrance. Small, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Width of 42" (105 cm). F.J. Grootendorst (1923).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UKing (hybrid tea, Morey, 1961)
King's Ransom

Hybrid Tea. Golden-yellow. Strong fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 30" to 5' (75 to 150 cm). Dr. Dennison H. Morey (1961).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TMadame Legras
Madame Legras de St. Germain

Alba. White, lemon-yellow undertones. Strong, citrus fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 3b through 9b.
Height: 6' to 15' (185 to 455cm). Width: 6' to 7' (185 to 215cm). Unknown (1848).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFête des Mères
Morsdag
Mothers Day
Mothersday
Muttertag
Muttertagers
Paree Red
Red Mothersday

Polyantha, Shrub. Dark red. Mild to strong fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 1' to 28" (30 to 70 cm). F.J. Grootendorst (1949).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,TParis de Yves St. Laurent ™
Paris d'Yves St. Laurent [MEIvamo]

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. (Series: Romantica ™) Deep pink. Mild, sweet fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 42" to 4' (105 to 120cm). Width: up to 2' (up to 60cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (1994).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCoeur d'Amour
J.P. Red Devil
Red Devil (hybrid tea, Dickson 1965) [DICam]

Hybrid Tea. Scarlet, lighter reverse. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 3' to 6' 7" (90 to 200 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Patrick Dickson (1926-2012) (1965).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,UCoeur de Rockeur
Rock & Roll™ (grandiflora, Carruth 2006)
Rock 'n Roll (grandiflora, Carruth, 2006) [Wekgobnez]

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Striped and splashed burgundy, red & white.. Strong, fruity, rose fragrance. Medium-large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 4'1" to 4'7" (125 to 140cm). Tom Carruth (2006).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,TDe Schelfhaut
De Schelfhout
Rose de Schelfhaut
Rose Schelfhout

Gallica / Provins. White, light pink shading. Medium, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Louis-Joseph-Ghislain Parmentier (1840).

46 favorite votes.

G,N,O,P,TPhénomène Rouge
Red Phenomenon
Rotes Phaenomen
Rotes Phänomen

Hybrid Rugosa. Purple. Strong, old rose fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 47" to 5¼' (120 to 160 cm). Width of up to 32" (up to 80 cm). Karl Baum (2002).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VTalisman (hybrid tea, Montgomery 1929)

Hybrid Tea, Pernetiana. Scarlet, fuchsia / magenta veining, golden-yellow reverse. Mild to strong, apple, clove, fruity fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double, borne mostly solitary, cupped, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Alexander W. Montgomery Jr. (1927).

46 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,L,N,O,PTom Brown

Floribunda. Russet. Flowers orangy-brown, reverse brownish-red,. Strong fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 32" (up to 80 cm). Edward Burton Le Grice (1902-1977) (1964).

46 favorite votes.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TJulio Iglesias ® (floribunda, Meilland, 2004) [Meistemon]

Floribunda, Hybrid Tea. Cream, red stripes. Strong, citrus fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 32" to 5' 7" (80 to 170 cm). Width of up to 4½' (up to 135 cm). Meilland International (2004).

45 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

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-.

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.

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