Plant Ratings

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VVeterans' Honor®

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. None to mild, raspberry fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary (1997).

140 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (26 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,V5863-92

Hybrid Tea. Dark red, lighter reverse. . Strong, fruity, musk, old rose, raspberry, sweet fragrance. 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: 5' to 6' (150 to 185cm). Joseph Orard (1998).

125 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,VFalstaff

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Dark red. Strong, old rose fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), cupped, old-fashioned, reflexed, rosette bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 39" to 4' (100 to 120cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1990).

140 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VFirefighter ®

Hybrid Tea. Dark red, lighter reverse. . Strong, fruity, musk, old rose, raspberry, sweet fragrance. 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: 5' to 6' (150 to 185cm). Joseph Orard (1998).

125 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VHacienda ®

Hybrid Tea. Dark red, lighter reverse. . Strong, fruity, musk, old rose, raspberry, sweet fragrance. 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: 5' to 6' (150 to 185cm). Joseph Orard (1998).

125 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VJacques Cartier

Damask Perpetual, Hybrid Perpetual, Portland. Light pink. Strong fragrance. Very full (41+ petals), rosette bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). Jean Desprez (1842), Moreau-Robert (1868).

193 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VMadame Alfred Carrière (noisette, Schwartz 1875)

Noisette, Tea Noisette. Cream, light pink shading, salmon-yellow highlights. Mild to strong fragrance. Large, very double, globular bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b.
Height: 8' to 25' (245 to 760cm). Width: 10' (305cm). Joseph Schwartz (1875).

162 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VMarchesa Boccella

Damask Perpetual, Hybrid Perpetual, Portland. Light pink. Strong fragrance. Very full (41+ petals), rosette bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). Jean Desprez (1842), Moreau-Robert (1868).

193 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VMarquise Boccella

Damask Perpetual, Hybrid Perpetual, Portland. Light pink. Strong fragrance. Very full (41+ petals), rosette bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). Jean Desprez (1842), Moreau-Robert (1868).

193 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VMarquise Virginie Boccella

Damask Perpetual, Hybrid Perpetual, Portland. Light pink. Strong fragrance. Very full (41+ petals), rosette bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). Jean Desprez (1842), Moreau-Robert (1868).

193 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VMolineux

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Deep yellow. Mild, opinions vary fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, old-fashioned, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1994).

120 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VP/27/88

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Yellow, apricot shading, light yellow edges. Moderate fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: 41" to 11'10" (105 to 360cm). Width: 8¾' to 30' (265 to 915cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1987).

143 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VPerle Rose

Polyantha. Earth Kind ™. Pink, summer heat can turn the flowers almost white.. Mild, apple fragrance. Small, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Ann & John Bentall (1932).

135 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VQueen of the Violets

Hybrid Perpetual. Violet, lighter center. Strong fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), cupped, quartered, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 4' to 8' (120 to 245 cm). Width of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm). Mille-Mallet (1860).

155 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VRed 'n' Fragrant

Hybrid Tea. Dark red, lighter reverse. . Strong, fruity, musk, old rose, raspberry, sweet fragrance. 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: 5' to 6' (150 to 185cm). Joseph Orard (1998).

125 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VReine des Violettes (hybrid perpetual, Mille-Mallet 1860)

Hybrid Perpetual. Violet, lighter center. Strong fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), cupped, quartered, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 4' to 8' (120 to 245 cm). Width of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm). Mille-Mallet (1860).

155 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VRoxanne Pallett

Hybrid Tea. Dark red, lighter reverse. . Strong, fruity, musk, old rose, raspberry, sweet fragrance. 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: 5' to 6' (150 to 185cm). Joseph Orard (1998).

125 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VTeasing Georgia

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Yellow, apricot shading, light yellow edges. Moderate fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: 41" to 11'10" (105 to 360cm). Width: 8¾' to 30' (265 to 915cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1987).

143 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VThe Fairy

Polyantha. Earth Kind ™. Pink, summer heat can turn the flowers almost white.. Mild, apple fragrance. Small, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Ann & John Bentall (1932).

135 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (25 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBian Se Yue Ji

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).

181 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (24 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VButterfly Rose

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).

181 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (24 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VChamois (china, before 1894)

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).

181 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (24 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,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).

126 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (24 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,P,R,T,U,VComte de Chambord - in commerce (possibly 'Mme Boll')

Hybrid Perpetual, Portland. Rose-pink. Strong, damask fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm). Robert and Moreau (1858).

111 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom form: EXCELLENT (24 votes).