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C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TA. Hill Gray
Alex. Hill Gray
Alexander Hill Gray (tea, Dickson 1909)

Tea. Lemon-yellow, ages to darker . Strong, tea fragrance. Medium to large, borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7a and warmer.
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Width: 3' (90cm). Alexander Dickson II (1857-1949) (1909).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,UAuguste Comte
"Chateau Yering Tea"
"Hay Valley Tea"
Maman Cochet rouge
"Nantawarra Pink Tea"

Found Rose, Tea. Deep pink, carmine-pink reverse, lighter center, yellow undertones. Large, double (17-25 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Soupert & Notting (1895).

1 favorite vote.

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+.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBobbie James
Bobby James

Hybrid Multiflora, Hybrid Wichurana, Rambler. White. Strong fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), in large clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 8' to 25' (245 to 760 cm). Width of up to 10' (up to 305 cm). Sunningdale Nursery, Ltd. (1961).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCanterbury (shrub, Kordes 1990)
Chilterns
Fiery Sensation (shrub, Kordes 1990)
Fiery Sunsation
Island Fire
Mainaufeuer ®
Red Lady Banks
Red Ribbons ®
Rosa banksiae 'Red' [KORtemma]

Shrub. Garden Ease ™ Collection. Red, yellow stamens. None to mild fragrance. Small, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 2' to 30" (60 to 75 cm). Width of 5' to 7' (150 to 215 cm). Wilhelm Kordes III (1953 - 2016) (1990).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,L,N,O,PClimbing Frau Karl Druschki
Frau Karl Druschki, Cl.
Freedom (hybrid perpetual, Lawrenson, 1906)
Grimpant Reine des Neiges
Snow Queen, Cl.
White American Beauty, Cl.(hybrid perpetual, Lawrenson 1906)

Hybrid Perpetual. Blush, ages to white . Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 12' to 15' (365 to 455cm). Width: up to 8' (up to 245cm). T. A. Lawrenson (1906).

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,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,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-.

F,G,L,N,O,P,TGanges Mist ™ [Viralliance]

Shrub. White or white blend. Moderate fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 5' (up to 150 cm). M.S. Viraraghavan (2005).

1 favorite vote.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VGénéral Galliéni

Tea. Red, dark red shading, golden-yellow center. Tea fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 35" to 6' 7" (90 to 200 cm). Width of 2' to 5' 11" (60 to 180 cm). Gilbert Nabonnand (1828-1903) (1899).

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-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TGolden Showers

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Yellow. Moderate, centifolia, licorice, tea fragrance. Large, very double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered to flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 3b through 10b.
Height: 10' to 14' (305 to 425cm). Width: up to 6' (up to 185cm). Dr. Walter E. Lammerts (1950).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VGuinée

Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Dark red, scarlet highlights. Strong, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 6½' to 18' (200 to 550 cm). Width of up to 10' (up to 305 cm). Charles Mallerin (1937).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,U,VHugo Roller

Tea. Lemon-yellow, crimson outer petals. Strong fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. William Paul and Son (after 1906) (1907).

1 favorite vote.

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+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VClimbing Lady Hillingdon
Lady Hillingdon, Cl. (Tea Cl, Hicks, 1917)

Climber, Tea, Cl.. Apricot. Moderate, tea fragrance. Medium to large, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 12' to 15' (365 to 455 cm). Width of 8' to 18' (245 to 550 cm). Elisha J. Hicks (1917).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VLe Bienheureux de la Salle
Madame Isaac Pereire (Bourbon, Garçon, 1876)

Bourbon, Bourbon, Cl.. Carmine-pink. Sets hips. Strong, raspberry fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), cupped, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 6' to 8' 2" (185 to 250 cm). Width of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Armand Garçon (1876).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,L,N,O,PMaxime Corbon

Hybrid Wichurana, Rambler. Apricot - red. Strong fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters bloom form. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 8' to 18' (245 to 550 cm). Barbier Frères & Compagnie (1918).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,T,V"Morgan Spring"
"Natchitoches Noisette"

Found Rose, Hybrid Noisette, Noisette. Light pink to pink, buds are cerise or cherry red. Strong, myrrh, pepper fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 3' to 8' (90 to 245cm). Width: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Unknown.

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,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VRosarium Uetersen
Seminole Wind
Uetersen (climber, Kordes 1977) [KORtersen]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber, Shrub. Deep pink, silver(y) reverse, ages to lighter . Mild to strong, apple fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 6' 7" to 12' (200 to 365 cm). Width of 6' to 10' (185 to 305 cm). Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (1960).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TSally Holmes (hybrid musk, Holmes 1976)

Hybrid Musk, Shrub. Cream, yellow stamens. Mild fragrance. Large, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 6' to 12' (185 to 365 cm). Width of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Robert A. Holmes (1976).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.