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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,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-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCrépuscule (Tea Noisette, Dubreuil 1904)

Noisette, Tea Noisette. Tan to salmon-yellow, orange-red stripes, ages to deep yellow . Strong, sweet fragrance. Semi-double to double, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10a.
Height: 6' to 12' (185 to 365cm). Width: 5' to 10' (150 to 305cm). Francis Dubreuil (1904).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,L,N,O,PCuba (pernetiana, Pernet-Ducher 1926)

Hybrid Tea, Pernetiana. Vermilion to red, yellow shading, orange undertones, yellow stamens. Strong fragrance. Large, semi-double (9-16 petals), globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Joseph Pernet-Ducher (1926).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VEarth Song

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Buck Roses Collection. Deep pink. Flowers Tyrian red to Tyrian rose. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 4' (120 cm). Dr. Griffith J. Buck (1975).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,U,VEl Catalá

Grandiflora. Buck Roses [G. Buck]. Red blend. Mild fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 3' (90 cm). Dr. Griffith J. Buck (1981).

1 favorite vote.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VFreckles

Shrub. Buck Roses Collection. Pink blend. Stippled. Mild fragrance. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 3' (90 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Dr. Griffith J. Buck (1976).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,L,O,PGirona

Hybrid Tea, Pernetiana. Red to pink, yellow reverse. Strong, damask fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Pedro (Pere) Dot (1936).

1 favorite vote.

A,C,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UMalaguena

Shrub. Buck Roses Collection. Pink. Stippled. Mild fragrance. Large, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 3' (90 cm). Dr. Griffith J. Buck (1976).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,L,N,O,PPadre (Hybrid Tea, Cant, before 1920)

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered, Pernetiana. Cherry-red, copper shading, golden-yellow undertones. Fruity fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Benjamin R. Cant (1827-1900) (1920).

1 favorite vote.