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A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAmerica (large flowered climber, Warriner, 1976) [JACclam]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Salmon-pink, lighter reverse. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 6' to 12' (185 to 365 cm). Width of 6' (185 cm). William A. Warriner (1975).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VAnastasia (hybrid tea, Greff 1980)

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. White or white blend. None / no fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). N.P. Greff (1980).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBrandy ™ (hybrid tea, Swim & Christensen, 1981) [AROcad]

Hybrid Tea. Apricot or apricot blend. Deep Apricot. Mild, sweet, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Jack E. Christensen (1981), Herbert C. Swim (1981).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCharisma (floribunda, Jelly 1968)
Surprise Party [JELroganor]

Floribunda. Red and yellow. Mild fragrance. Small to medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Robert G. Jelly (1968).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCherish [JACsal]

Floribunda. Orange-pink. Mild fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. William A. Warriner (1977).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD-.

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).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VChrysler Imperial (Hybrid Tea, Lammerts, 1952)

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. Strong, citrus, clove, damask, rose fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 30" to 6' (75 to 185cm). Width: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm). Dr. Walter E. Lammerts (1952).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VDon Juan (large flowered climber, Malandrone 1958)

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Dark red. Red filaments. Strong fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 12' to 14' (365 to 425 cm). Michele Malandrone (1958).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VDouble Delight ® [ANDeli]

Hybrid Tea. Cream, red edges. Strong, spice fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 2' to 5' (60 to 150 cm). A.E. & A.W. Ellis (1976), Herbert C. Swim (1976).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFrench Perfume [KEIbian]

Hybrid Tea. Yellow, pink edges. Moderate, fruity, sweet fragrance. Large, very double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Seizo Suzuki (1992).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VARM.4730 F3
Garden Party (hybrid tea, Swim, 1959)

Hybrid Tea. Cream, pink edges. Flowers pale yellow to white, often tinged with light pink, Nasturtium fragrance. Mild fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 3' to 6' 7" (90 to 200 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Herbert C. Swim (1958).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VGold Glow

Hybrid Tea. Deep yellow. Mild to strong fragrance. Medium-large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 28" to 35" (70 to 90 cm). Anthony Perry (1959).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U75129-2 (AROyqueli)
Gold Medal
Golden Medal [AROyqueli]

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Golden-yellow, copper shading, ages to cream . Mild, fruity, spice, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, classic hybrid tea, high-centered to cupped, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 30" to 6' (75 to 185cm). Width: 3' (90cm). Jack E. Christensen (1982).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UHonor
Michèle Torr ®
Silhouette (hybrid tea, Warriner, 1976)
Silver Medal [JAColite]

Hybrid Tea. White, cream highlights. Mild fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 4' to 5½' (120 to 165cm). William A. Warriner (1976).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,QImpatient [JACdew]

Floribunda. Orange or orange-red, ages to lighter . Mild fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, flat bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. William A. Warriner (1982).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,T,UJ.F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
John Kennedy
President John F. Kennedy [JFK]

Hybrid Tea. White or white blend. Moderate fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Eugene S. Boerner (1965).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,T,VJoseph's Coat

Climber, Floribunda, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Red blend. Moderate, fruity fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 10b. Height of 8' to 12' (245 to 365 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). David L. Armstrong (1963), Herbert C. Swim (1963).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

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).

1 favorite vote. 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).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UDebry-Hagen Gmelin Rose
Derby (grandiflora, Dorieux, 1992)
Mélodie Parfumée ®
Melody Parfumée ™
Violette Parfumée ®
Zulu Royal [DORient]

Grandiflora. Dark purple, lavender shading. Dark lavender-plum with lighter reverse. Strong, clove, damask, lemon, old rose fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Francois Dorieux II (1955-2015) (1992).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UMister Lincoln

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. Strong fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7a through 10b.
Height: 3' to 6'7" (90 to 200cm). Width: 2' (60cm). Swim & Weeks (1964).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TMoon Shadow ™ (hybrid tea, Christensen, 1995) [JAClaf]

Hybrid Tea. Lavender. Strong, old rose, sweet-pea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 4½' (135 cm). Jack E. Christensen (1995).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,T,U3-35-40 (Meilland/'Peace')
Gioia
Gloria Dei
Madame A. Meilland
Madame Antoine Meilland
Peace (hybrid tea, Meilland 1935)

Hybrid Tea. Lemon-yellow, rose-pink edges. Moderate, tea fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, globular, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 4' to 6½' (120 to 200 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Francis Meilland (1912-1958) (1935).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,V5944-51-1
Kordes' Perfecta
Kordes' Perfekta
Perfecta (hybrid tea, Kordes, 1957)
Perfekta (hybrid tea, Kordes, 1957) [KORalu]

Hybrid Tea. Cream, pink edges, crimson shading, yellow undertones. Iris fragrance. Mild to strong, raspberry, tea fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b.
Height: 30" to 5' (75 to 150cm). Width: 2' to 5' (60 to 150cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1957).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.