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A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAbraham Darby
Candy Rain
Country Darby tree [AUScot]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot and light pink, lighter edges. Strong, fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 4' to 10' (120 to 305 cm). Width of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1985).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlchemist
Alchimiste
Alchymist
Alchymiste
The Alchymist

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber, Shrub. Yellow, orange shading. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), old-fashioned, quartered, rosette bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 6' to 20' (185 to 610 cm). Width of 6' to 8' (185 to 245 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1956).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VBaron Girod de l'Ain
Nase Národni
Prinzess Christine von Salm

Hybrid Perpetual. Carmine-red, white edges. Strong, fruity, opinions vary fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cupped, ruffled bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Eugène Reverchon (1897).

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+.

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-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBuff Beauty (Hybrid Musk, Bentall, 1939)

Hybrid Musk, Shrub. Orange and yellow. Strong, tea rose fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 4' to 10' (120 to 305 cm). Width of 4' to 8' (120 to 245 cm). Ann & John Bentall (1939).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,L,N,O,P,UCamaïeux (Hybrid Gallica, Gendron, 1826)

Damask, Hybrid Gallica. Violet-red, white stripes. Mild, spice fragrance. Medium to large, very double, button-eye, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 3' to 47" (90 to 120cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). Gendron (1826).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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,VCardinal Hume ® (Shrub, Harkness 1982) [HARregale]

Shrub. Violet-red. Strong, cinnamon, fruity fragrance. Small, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 30" to 6' (75 to 185 cm). Width of 35" to 8' (90 to 245 cm). Harkness & Co. (1982).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VArdoisée
Bizard Triomphant
Bizarre Triomphante
Charles de Mills
Maheca de Dupont
Pourpre noir (gallica)
Rosa gallica atropurpurea
Rose Bleue (gallica, Unknown, before 1811))
Violette Bronzée

Gallica / Provins. Crimson or dark purple. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Unknown Dutch origin (1786).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VDeuil de Paul Fontaine

Moss. Dark purple, red shading. Moderate fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cupped bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). François Fontaine (père) (1873).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TEden (Large Flowered Climber, Meilland, 1976/85)
Eden Climber ™
Eden Rose 85
Pierre de Ronsard ® [MEIviolin]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Cream, carmine-pink edges. Moderate fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped, globular bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 39" to 12' (100 to 365 cm). Jacques Mouchotte (1985).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,TApricot Parfait (shrub, Austin 1991)
Evelyn ™ (shrub, Austin 1991) [AUSsaucer]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot or apricot blend. Strong fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 42" to 5' (105 to 150 cm). Width of 30" to 4' (75 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,TGertrude Jekyll ®
"Von Doussa Children" [AUSbord]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Pink. Strong, old rose fragrance. Large, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 4' to 10' (120 to 305 cm). Width of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1986).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VGhislaine de Féligonde

Hybrid Multiflora, Hybrid Musk, Rambler. Light yellow. Mild to strong fragrance. Small to medium, double (17-25 petals), in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 6½' to 10' (200 to 305 cm). Eugène Turbat & Compagnie (1916).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VGloire de Dijon (Tea Noisette, Jacotot, 1849)
Glory John
Old Glory (tea noisette, Jacotot, 1849)

Noisette, Tea Noisette, Tea, Cl.. Salmon-yellow, pink highlights. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 8' to 16' (245 to 490cm). Width: 12' to 24' (365 to 730cm). Henri Jacotot fils (1849), Pierre Jacotot père (1849).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VFée des Neiges, Cl.
Iceberg, Cl.
Schneewittchen, Cl.

Climber, Floribunda, Cl.. White or white blend. None to mild fragrance. Medium to large, semi-double to double, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 8' to 15' (245 to 455 cm). Cants of Colchester (after 1967) (1968).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UJacqueline du Pré (shrub, Harkness before 1986) [HARwanna]

Hybrid Spinosissima, Shrub. White or white blend. Strong, lemon, musk fragrance. Large, single to semi-double, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 4' 5" to 6' (135 to 185 cm). Width of 30" to 5' (75 to 150 cm). Harkness & Co. (1986).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VLouise Odier (Bourbon, Margottin, 1851)
Madame de Stella (bourbon, Margottin, 1851)
Madame Louise Odier

Bourbon. Deep pink, lighter outer petals. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b.
Height: 39" to 10' (100 to 305cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Jacques-Julien Margottin père (1817-1892) (1851).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VMadame Alfred Carrière (noisette, Schwartz 1875)

Noisette, Tea Noisette. Cream, light pink shading, salmon-yellow highlights. Mild to strong fragrance. Large, very double, globular bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b.
Height: 8' to 25' (245 to 760cm). Width: 10' (305cm). Joseph Schwartz (1875).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

G,L,N,O,PMaria Teresa ® (floribunda, Lens, 1982)
Princesse Maria Teresa [LENmacra]

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered, Shrub. Light pink. Cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 28" (70 cm). Louis Lens (1924-2001) (1982).

1 favorite vote.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VEverblooming Dr. W. Van Fleet
New Dawn (large flowered climber, Dreer 1930)
The New Dawn

Climber, Hybrid Wichurana, Large-Flowered Climber. Earth Kind ™. Light pink. Moderate, apple fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 10' to 20' (305 to 610 cm). Width of up to 8' (up to 245 cm). Somerset Rose Nursery (1930).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,TOmbrée Parfaite
Ombrée Parfaite Striped
Purple-variegated Provins Rose

Gallica / Provins. Purple - violet, darker shading. Moderate fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: up to 3' (up to 90cm). Width: up to 2' (up to 60cm). Jean-Pierre Vibert (1823).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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-.