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A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlain Blanchard (hybrid gallica, Vibert, 1839)

Centifolia, Hybrid Gallica. Crimson, purple mottling, pink undertones. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, semi-double to double, cupped 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). Jean-Pierre Vibert (1839).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAnne of Geierstein

Hybrid Rubiginosa, Species / Wild. Dark red. Strong fragrance. Medium, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 8' to 10' (245 to 305 cm). Width of 8' (245 cm). Lord Penzance (1894).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VApothecary's Rose
Apothekerrose
Common Provins Rose (syn. 'Officinalis')
"Cynthia's Rose"
Double Red Rose
Officinalis
Old Red Damask
Provins Rose
Provins rouge double
Provins rouge semi-double
Red Damask (syn. Officinalis)
Red Gallica
Red Officinal Rose
Red Rose of Lancaster
Rosa gallica duplex
Rosa gallica maxima
R. gallica officinalis
Rosa gallica 'Officinalis'
R. gallica plena
Rosa gallica var. officinalis Ser.
Rosa gallica var. plena Regel synonym
Rose de Provins
Rosier de Provins ordinaire
Rubra plena (gallica)

Gallica / Provins, Miscellaneous OGR. Deep pink to carmine-red. Strong fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cupped bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 3b through 8b. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Unknown (1160).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,L,N,O,P,TCecil (hybrid tea, Cant, 1925)

Hybrid Tea. Golden-yellow, golden-yellow stamens. Large, single (4-8 petals), in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Benjamin R. Cant (1827-1900) (1925).

1 favorite vote.

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,TClair Matin
Grimpant Clair Matin [MEImont]

Climber, Floribunda, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Deep pink. Moderate, sweetbriar fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 6' 7" to 12' (200 to 365 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1960).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAriana d'Algier
Complicata
Rosa gallica complicata

Gallica / Provins, Species Cross. Deep pink, lighter reverse, white center. Strong fragrance. Large, single (4-8 petals), flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b. Height of 5' to 10' (150 to 305 cm). Width of 6' to 8' (185 to 245 cm). Unknown (1900).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,L,N,O,PConditorum
Hungarian Rose
Konditerrose
R. gallica conditorum
Rosa gallica var. conditorum Dieck
Rosa hungarica
Rosa rubra saccharina
Rose de Hongrie
Rose Tidbit
Tidbit Rose
Zuckerrose

Gallica / Provins. Crimson and purple.. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, semi-double to double, borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b. Height of 3' to 5' 7" (90 to 170 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Unknown (1588).

1 favorite vote.

F,G,L,N,O,PCoral Creeper

Hybrid Wichurana, Large-Flowered Climber. Sub-Zero Series. Coral-pink. Strong fragrance. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Brownell Family (1938).

1 favorite vote.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCupid (cl. hybrid tea, Cant 1915)

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Light pink, peach shading. Mild, raspberry fragrance. Very large, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered, cupped bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 39" to 15' (100 to 455 cm). Width of 6' to 12' (185 to 365 cm). Benjamin R. Cant (1827-1900) (1914).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TDainty Bess

Hybrid Tea. Light pink, salmon-pink shading. Reddish yellow stamens. Mild, spice fragrance. Medium to large, single (4-8 petals), in small clusters, cupped-to-flat, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 2' to 5' (60 to 150 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Wm. E.B. Archer & Daughter (1925).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VDistant Drums (shrub, Buck 1984)

Shrub. Buck Roses Collection. Mauve or purple blend. Strong, anise, myrrh fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Dr. Griffith J. Buck (1984).

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,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VDaybreak (syn. 'Dr. W. van Fleet')
Docteur W. Van Fleet
Doctor W. Van Fleet
Dr. Van Fleet
Dr. W. Van Fleet
Dr. Walter Van Fleet

Hybrid Wichurana, Large-Flowered Climber. Light pink, lighter edges, ages to lighter . Moderate, apple fragrance. Medium to large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, open bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 5a and warmer. Height of 15' to 20' (455 to 610 cm). Width of up to 10' (up to 305 cm). Dr. Walter Van Fleet (1899).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,V"Best Garden Rose"
"Fantin-Latour"

Found Rose, Centifolia. Light pink, darker center. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cupped, old-fashioned, rounded bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm). Width of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Edward A. Bunyard (1938).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,U,VFrühlingsduft (Hybrid Spinossima, Kordes, 1949)
Spring Fragrance (Hybrid Spinosissima, Kordes, 1949)

Hybrid Spinosissima. White, pink shading, light yellow center. Strong fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 5a through 9b. Height of up to 13' (up to 395 cm). Width of up to 13' (up to 395 cm). Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (1949).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TFrühlingsmorgen (hybrid spinosissima, Kordes, 1942)
Spring Morning

Hybrid Spinosissima, Shrub. Pink, lighter center, yellow shading. None to mild fragrance. Medium, single (4-8 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5a and warmer. Height of 5' 11" to 6' 7" (180 to 200 cm). Width of 5' (150 cm). Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (1941).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VGolden Wings (shrub, Shepherd 1954)

Hybrid Spinosissima, Shrub. Light yellow, orange-red stamens. Mild, tea fragrance. Large, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, flat bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b and warmer.
Height: 42" to 6'7" (105 to 200cm). Width: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm). Roy E. Shepherd (1954).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,L,N,O,P,TÉglantier à Fleur marginée
Emmeline (hybrid noisette, Lee, pre 1828)
Hebe's Lip (Damask, Lee, before 1846)
Margined Hip
Reine Blanche (Damask)
Rosa damascena rubrotincta
Rubrotincta

Damask, Gallica / Provins, Hybrid China, Hybrid Noisette, Hybrid Rubiginosa. White or white blend, cherry-red edges, pink undertones. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, single to semi-double, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). James Lee (1829).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VHoney Sweet
Honeysweet

Shrub. Buck Roses Collection. Orange-pink. Honey fragrance. Large bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 3' (90 cm). Dr. Griffith J. Buck (1984).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VIrish Elegance

Hybrid Tea. Veined salmon-flame buds open peach, then fade to salmon-buff. Strong fragrance. Large, single (4-8 petals), flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 30" to 8' (75 to 245 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Alexander Dickson II (1857-1949) (1905).

1 favorite vote.

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VIrish Fire Flame
Irish Fireflame

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Orange, scarlet shading, crimson veining, ages to yellow. Strong, fruity fragrance. Large, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Moderate, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Alexander Dickson II (1857-1949) (1914).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VBian Se Yue Ji
Butterfly Rose
Chamois (china, before 1894)
Mutabilis (china, Unknown, before 1894)
Rosa chinensis f. mutabilis Rehder
Rosa chinensis mutabilis
Rosa mutabilis Correvon synonym
Rosa X odorata 'Mutabilis'
Tipo Ideale

China / Bengale. Earth Kind ™. Yellow to pink, ages to crimson . In full bloom with its multi-colored flowers, it appears to be covered with butterflies.. Mild fragrance. Single (4-8 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 4' to 10' (120 to 305 cm). Width of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm). Unknown (1894).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.