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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,VAlnwick Castle
The Alnwick Rose [AUSgrab]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Pink blend. Moderate, old rose, opinions vary fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 47" (120 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2001).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBlå Måndag
Blue Monday
Blue Moon
Mainzer Fastnacht
Mainzer Rad
Navo-Rose
Sissi ®
Sissy [TANnacht]

Hybrid Tea. Lilac. Strong, opinions vary fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), classic hybrid tea, exhibition bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 2' to 5' (60 to 150 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Mathias Tantau, Jr. (1912 - 2006) (1964).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VCarding Mill ™ [AUSwest]

English Rose [David Austin], Shrub. Apricot or apricot blend. Moderate, myrrh fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, globular, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2004).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCrown Princess Margareta ® [AUSwinter]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Apricot or apricot blend. Strong, fruity, tea rose fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped-to-flat, old-fashioned, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 47" to 11'10" (120 to 360cm). Width: 4' (120cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1990).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,VDarcey Bussell
Monferrato [Ausdecorum]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Red, purple shading. Strong, fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: up to 2' (up to 60cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2005).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,O,P,Q,T,U,V"Darlow's Enigma"

Found Rose, Hybrid Musk. White, yellow stamens. Strong fragrance. Small, single to semi-double, in large clusters bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 10b. Height of 7' to 10' (215 to 305 cm). Width of 6' to 12' (185 to 365 cm). Mike Darlow (1993).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

Diamond Eyes [Wekwibypur]

Miniature. Dark purple, white center, lighter reverse. Strong fragrance. Medium, very double, cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 26" to 35" (65 to 90cm). Width: 31" to 41" (80 to 105cm). Tom Carruth (2010).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

Fruity Petals

Climber. Coral-pink, yellow center. Mild fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: up to 6' (up to 185cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). William J. Radler (2005).

1 favorite vote.

AUScrowd
Gabriel Oak ™

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Deep pink. Strong, fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 4' (120cm). Width: 4' (120cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2019).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

Christiana
Duchesse Christiana ®
Earth Angel
Herzogin Christiana ®
KO 03/1436-02
La Belle Rouet
Parfuma Earth Angel
Secret Parfuma ® [KORgeowim]

Floribunda. (Series: Parfuma® Collection) Light pink, cream outer petals. Strong, apple, lemon, rose, sweet fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), expanded , globular, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 35" (90cm). Width: 20" (50cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2003).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

Fräulein Maria
Fräulein Maria von Jever
KO 08/2024-25
Mademoiselle Maria
Raspberry Cupcake ™
Raspberry Parfuma ® [KORcarmsis]

Floribunda, Hybrid Tea. Pink, blush outer petals. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 30" to 39" (75 to 100cm). Width: 30" to 37" (75 to 95cm). W. Kordes & Sons (2008).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,O,P,QLady of Shalott ® [AUSnyson]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Apricot - yellow, salmon-pink shading, golden-yellow reverse. Edges shaded pink. Strong, apple, clove, tea fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 43" (110cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2009).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

La Di Da
Lady Perfume ® [WEKpeawby]

Floribunda. Lavender. Strong, fruity, spice fragrance. In small clusters bloom form. USDA zone 5b through 9a.
Height: 31" to 4' (80 to 120cm). Width: up to 3" (up to 8cm). Tom Carruth (2014).

1 favorite vote.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,QKO 94/2394-01
Laguna ® (Large Flowered Climber, Kordes 1994) [KORadigel]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Deep pink. Strong, fruity, spice fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of up to 8' 2" (up to 250 cm). Width of 39" (100 cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (1994).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,THeaven Scent (HT, Weeks, 2001)
Memorial Day ™
Millie Rose
Parfum de Liberté ® [WEKblunez]

Hybrid Tea. Light pink, darker edges, pink reverse. Orchid pink. Strong, damask, old rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 4½' to 5' (140 to 150cm). Width: 26" to 33" (65 to 85cm). Tom Carruth (2001).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,G,N,O,PChris Beardshaw
Meredith (hybrid tea, Carruth 2002) [WEKmeredoc]

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Light pink, darker undertones. Mild, sweet fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 35" (up to 90 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Tom Carruth (2002).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

Farrowrsp
Oso Easy Hot Paprika

Shrub. Orange to coral, yellow center. Mild, sweet fragrance. Medium, single (4-8 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 1' to 2' (30 to 60cm). Width: 2' to 3' (60 to 90cm). Christopher Michael W. Farrow (2010).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

Comtesse Marie-Henriette ®
KO 03/1428-10
Lovely Parfuma ®
Madame de Maintenon ® (floribunda, Kordes, 2014)
Marie Henriette (floribunda, Kordes, 2003/13)
Parfuma Summer Romance
Rosengräfin Marie Henriette ®
Summer Romance ® [KORtekcho]

Floribunda. Parfuma® Collection. Rose-pink. Strong, anise, apple, citrus, fruity, rose, spice fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), expanded , old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2003).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,VStrawberry Hill [Ausrimini]

Climber, Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Light pink. Strong, myrrh fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 8'2" to 9'10" (250 to 300cm). Width: up to 47" (up to 120cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2001).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

The Poet's Wife ™ [AUSwhirl]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Yellow, ages to lighter . Strong, citrus, fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Width: 35" to 39" (90 to 100cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2014).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

DELviopar
Thierry Marx ®

Floribunda. Violet, lighter reverse. Mauve. Mild to strong, citrus, rose fragrance. Very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 31" to 39" (80 to 100 cm). Arnaud Delbard (2019).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

AUSeasel
Vanessa Bell

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Lemon-yellow, white edges. Pink-tinged buds. Moderate, honey, lemon fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), in large clusters, cupped, globular, rounded bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.
Height: 4' (120cm). Width: 3' (90cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2017).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

Dress Blues
Violet's Pride [WEKwibysicpep]

Floribunda. Lavender, fuchsia / magenta center, lavender reverse. Strong, citrus, fruity, spice fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 30" to 4' 11" (75 to 150 cm). Width of 47" to 5' 7" (120 to 170 cm). Christian Bédard (2013).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.