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A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAgate (syn. Agathe)
Agatha (gallica, by 1799)
Agathe (gallica, by 1799)
Agathe de Francfort
Francfort Agathé
R. gallica agatha
Rosa gallica var. agatha Loisel.
Rosa X francofurtana agatha

Agatha/Agathe, Gallica / Provins. Light pink to deep pink. Mild fragrance. Medium to large, very double, in small clusters, flat bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b. Height of 4' 11" to 6' 7" (150 to 200 cm). Unknown (1817).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAgnes (rugosa, Saunders 1902)

Hybrid Rugosa, Shrub. Light yellow, amber center. Mild, raspberry fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped, prickly receptor bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 3a through 8b. Height of 4' to 8' 2" (120 to 250 cm). Width of up to 5' (up to 150 cm). Dr. William Saunders (1902).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAimable Amie

Gallica / Provins. Deep pink. Strong fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b. Height of up to 5' (up to 150 cm). Pépinières de Trianon (1818), Unknown Dutch origin (1818).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAimée Vibert (noisette, Vibert 1824)
Nivea (noisette, Vibert 1824)
Unique (syn. Aimée Vibert)

Noisette. White. Pink buds. Mild, musk fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in large clusters bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Jean-Pierre Vibert (1828).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,F,G,L,N,O,PAlain

Floribunda. Carmine-red. Mild fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Francis Meilland (1912-1958) (1946).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

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-.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,UAlba Odorata
"Musgrove Mill"
Odorata hort.
Rosa bracteata alba odorata
Rosa microphylla alba odorata

Found Rose, Hybrid Bracteata. White, light pink center, light yellow center. Strong fragrance. Medium-large, double (17-25 petals), flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Mariani (1834).

1 favorite vote.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlbéric Barbier (Rambler, Barbier, 1900)

Hybrid Wichurana, Rambler. Cream, light yellow center, ages to white . Moderate, green apple, tea fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, globular, quartered bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 15' to 25' (455 to 760 cm). Width of 10' to 12' (305 to 365 cm). Barbier Frères & Compagnie (1900).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VAlbertine (hybrid wichurana, Barbier 1921)

Climber, Hybrid Wichurana, Large-Flowered Climber, Rambler. Salmon-pink, copper shading, tan center. Mild to strong fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, cupped, open bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 6' 7" to 20' (200 to 610 cm). Width of 10' to 15' (305 to 455 cm). Barbier Frères & Compagnie (1921).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlchemist
Alchimiste
Alchymist
Alchymiste
The Alchymist

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber, Shrub. Yellow, orange shading. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), old-fashioned, quartered, rosette bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 6' to 20' (185 to 610 cm). Width of 6' to 8' (185 to 245 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1956).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlexandre Girault

Hybrid Wichurana, Rambler. Carmine-pink, salmon-pink undertones, white center. Strong, apple, fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, flat bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 12' to 26' (365 to 790 cm). Width of up to 12' (up to 365 cm). Barbier Frères & Compagnie (1907).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VAloha (cl. hybrid tea, Boerner before 1949)

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Rose-pink, darker reverse. Strong, apple fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 8' to 10' (245 to 305 cm). Width of 4' to 8' (120 to 245 cm). Eugene S. Boerner (1949).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,U,VAntoine Rivoire (hybrid tea, Pernet-Ducher 1895)
Mrs. William Howard Taft

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Light pink, carmine-pink shading, carmine-pink reverse, yellow undertones. Moderate fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 3' (90 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Joseph Pernet-Ducher (1895).

1 favorite vote.

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,VCathrine Kordes

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Dark red. Moderate fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (1929).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCentenaire de Lourdes ®
Mrs. Jones [DELge]

Floribunda. Pink. Mild fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), in small clusters, cupped, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' to 6' 7" (90 to 200 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). André Delbard-Chabert (1915-2012) (1958).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VCharles Austin
Charming Apricot [AUSles]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot, lighter outer petals. Strong, fruity fragrance. Medium to large, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 5' to 10' (150 to 305 cm). Width of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1973).

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,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TCrimson Glory (hybrid tea, Kordes 1935)

Hybrid Tea. Crimson, purple shading. Strong, clove, damask, rose fragrance. Very large, very double, borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 30" to 6' 7" (75 to 200 cm). Width of 2' to 30" (60 to 75 cm). Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (1935).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,L,N,O,PDainty Maid

Floribunda. Pink blend. Strong fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: up to 4¼' (up to 130cm). Edward Burton Le Grice (1902-1977) (1937).

1 favorite vote.

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-.

F,G,L,N,O,P,T,U,VDocteur Grill
Doctor Grill
Dr. Grill

Tea. Copper, center, salmon-pink highlights, pink reverse, ages to pink . Tea fragrance. Small to medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, globular, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' to 42" (90 to 105 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Joseph Bonnaire (1884).

1 favorite vote.

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,VGraham Thomas
Lemon Parody [AUSmas]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Deep yellow. Strong, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 5' to 10' (150 to 305 cm). Width of 4¼' to 8' (130 to 245 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1983).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD+.