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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+.

A,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,TAlfred Colomb (hybrid perpetual, Lacharme, 1865)

Hybrid Perpetual. Red, pink undertones. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), globular, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: 3' (90cm). François Lacharme (1865).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TAlliance Franco-Russe

Tea. Yellow, salmon-yellow shading, ages to salmon-yellow . Large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Goinard (1899).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

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-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VAmerican Beauty (Hybrid Perpetual, Lédéchaux, 1875)
Madame Ferdinand Jamin

Hybrid Perpetual. Deep pink. Strong, centifolia fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cupped, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 3' to 6'7" (90 to 200cm). Hippolyte Lédéchaux (1875).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TApricot Nectar
Apricot Nektar

Floribunda. Apricot or apricot blend. Strong, fruity fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Eugene S. Boerner (1964).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VArdoisé de Lyon
Ardoisée de Lyon

Hybrid Perpetual. Violet - purple, crimson center, red highlights. Strong, old rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), button-eye, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 39" to 5' (100 to 150 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Frédéric Damaizin (1858), Jacques Plantier (1858).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UArthur de Sansal

Damask Perpetual, Hybrid Perpetual, Portland. Dark red, dark brown shading, ages to violet . None / no fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Scipion Cochet (1855).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAuguste Renoir ® [MEItoifar]

Hybrid Tea. Romantica ™. Pink. Moderate fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped, old-fashioned, rounded bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 3' to 8' (90 to 245 cm). Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (1992).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAutumn

Hybrid Tea, Pernetiana. Orange, scarlet stripes, golden-yellow undertones. Strong, citrus fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Lyman B. Coddington (1928).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD.

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,VBaronne Henriette Snoy

Tea. Light pink, rose-pink reverse. Strong fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Alexandre Bernaix (1897).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBaronne Prévost (Hybrid Perpetual, Desprez, 1841)

Damask Perpetual, Hybrid Perpetual. Pink, lilac shading. Strong, damask fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, button-eye, flat bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b and warmer.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Jean Desprez (1841).

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+.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VBlack Prince (hybrid perpetual, Paul, 1865)
Prince noir (hybrid perpetual, Paul, 1865)

Hybrid Perpetual. Dark red. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). William Paul (1822-1905) (1866).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBlossom Time
Blossomtime (Large Flowered Climber, O'Neal, 1951)

Large-Flowered Climber. Pink, darker reverse. Cameo-pink, reverse spinel-pink. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5a through 9b. Height of 4' to 15' (120 to 455 cm). Conrad C. O'Neal (1951).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBrother Cadfael [AUSglobe]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Pink. Strong, old rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cupped, reflexed, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 42" to 8' (105 to 245 cm). Width of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1990).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

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,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+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCatalònia (pernetiana, Dot 1931)

Pernetiana. Crimson or cardinal red, golden-yellow shading. Moderate fragrance. Medium to large, very double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, flat, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Pedro (Pere) Dot (1931).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCécile Brunner
Mademoiselle Cécile Brünner
Maltese Rose
Mignon (polyantha, Vve Ducher, 1880)
Sweetheart Rose
The Sweetheart Rose

Polyantha. Pink, light pink edges, yellow undertones. Moderate, apple fragrance. Small to medium, double (17-25 petals), in large clusters bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Marie aka Veuve (vve, widow) Ducher (1834-1881) (1880).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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-.

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,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCondesa de Sástago (hybrid tea, Dot 1930)

Hybrid Tea, Pernetiana. Orange-red, golden-yellow shading, golden-yellow reverse, ages to pink . Iris fragrance. Moderate, raspberry, spice, violets fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b.
Height: 4' to 6'7" (120 to 200cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). Pedro (Pere) Dot (1930).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.