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A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAnisley Dickson
Dickie
Dicky ®
München Kindl
Münchner Kindl [DICkimono]

Floribunda. Salmon-orange, lighter reverse. Mild fragrance. Medium-large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 30" to 3' (75 to 90 cm). Width of 2' to 30" (60 to 75 cm). Patrick Dickson (1926-2012) (1983).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,TBerries 'n' Cream
Calypso (climber, Poulsen, 1998)
Concert ™ [POUlclimb]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. White and pink, stripes. Strong, apple fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 6' to 15' (185 to 455 cm). Width of up to 7' (up to 215 cm). Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (1997), L. Pernille Olesen (1997).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TBirthday Girl
Cocorico ® (floribunda, Meilland before 1987)
Cocorico 89
The Karnival [MEIlasso]

Floribunda, Shrub. Pink blend. None to mild fragrance. In large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 30" to 6' 7" (75 to 200 cm). Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Meilland International (1987).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TBrown Velvet
Colorbreak
Colourbreak [MACultra]

Floribunda. Russet. Orange, tinged brownish. Reddish brown. Mild fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters, flat, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' 7" to 6' 7" (140 to 200 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1974).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,E,F,G,O,P,Q,T,VA Little Ray of Sunshine
Deyrolle
Eternal Flame (hybrid tea, Meilland 2007)
Little Ray of Sunshine [MEIfacul]

Hybrid Tea. Yellow, light yellow edges. Mild to strong, citrus, rose fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 4'7" to 5¼' (140 to 160cm). Width: 28" to 32" (70 to 80cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2007).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,L,N,O,PGrandesse Royale (syn. Rose Pavot)
Grandeur Royale
Passe Princesse
Pavot Royal
Queen's Provins
Rosa regalis maxima
Rose Pavot (syn. 'Grandesse royale')
Rose Pivoine
Royal Provence
Royal Provins

Hybrid Gallica. Carmine-pink, lilac shading, light pink outer petals. Strong fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, button-eye, globular, quartered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 18" to 2' (45 to 60cm). Daniel August Schwarzkopf (1783).

53 favorite votes.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UParfum de l'Hay
Rose à Parfum de l'Hay

Hybrid Rugosa, Shrub. Carmine-red to cherry-red, lighter edges. Strong, rose fragrance. Large, semi-double to double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, flat, globular bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 2b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Jules Gravereaux (1901).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

E,F,G,L,N,O,PPeach Compact Meidiland ®
Peach Drift ® [MEIggili]

Shrub. Apricot, light yellow undertones, ages to pink . Bright apricot peach. Mild fragrance. Medium, very double, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b.
Height: 10" to 18" (25 to 45cm). Width: 22" to 26" (55 to 65cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2006).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,VRadiant Perfume ™ [JACadnof]

Grandiflora. Yellow. Strong, citrus fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 5' (150 cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary (2002).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,USchwanensee ®
Swan Lake

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. White, light pink center. Mild fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, classic hybrid tea, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 5' 11" to 12' (180 to 365 cm). Width of up to 6' (up to 185 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1961).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UTraviata ™ (hybrid tea, Meilland, 1997)
Travita ™
Xaviere Tiberi ® [MEIlavio]

Hybrid Tea. Romantica ™. Dark red, darker reverse. None / no fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 43" to 47" (110 to 120 cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (1997).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBingo (shrub, Mouchotte/Meilland, 1994)
Bingo Meidiland
Bingo Meillandecor ®
Carefree Delight
Potalia [MEIpotal]

Shrub. Pink blend, white center. None / no fragrance. Medium, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 28" to 3' (70 to 90 cm). Width of 39" to 5' (100 to 150 cm). Jacques Mouchotte (1991).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBlairii II
Blairii No. 2

Bourbon, Cl., Hybrid China. Light pink, carmine-pink center. Strong fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 9' 10" to 15' (300 to 455 cm). Width of up to 6' (up to 185 cm). Blair (1834).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBlue Nile ®
Nil Bleu ® [DELnible]

Hybrid Tea. Mauve, blue highlights. Strong, citrus, fruity, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). André Delbard-Chabert (1915-2012) (1975).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCaribia (hybrid tea, Wheatcroft, 1972)
Harry
Harry Wheatcroft

Hybrid Tea. Red and yellow, stripes. Mild fragrance. Large bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 2' to 39" (60 to 100 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Harry Wheatcroft & Sons Ltd. (1972).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UA/19a/89 (Austin)
Charity (shrub, Austin, 1997)
Charity 97 [AUSchar]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot - yellow. Moderate, lilac, myrrh, tea fragrance. Medium-large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1997).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,TDisneyland Rose ®
Litl Romeo [JACmouse]

Floribunda. Orange-pink. None to mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 4' 11" (up to 150 cm). John K. Walden, Dr. Keith W. Zary (2003).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFame! ™
Fame '98 [JACzor]

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Deep pink. Mild fragrance. Large bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm). Width: 4½' (135cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary (1998).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TFragrant Memory (hybrid tea, Warriner, 1971)
Jadis [WARdis]

Hybrid Tea. Pink, mauve highlights. Strong, rose fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). William A. Warriner (1971).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TLemon Spice

Hybrid Tea. Light yellow. Strong, spice fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 31" to 5' (80 to 150 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). David L. Armstrong (1966), Herbert C. Swim (1966).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TLovely Fairy [SPEvu]

Patio, Polyantha, Shrub. Deep pink. Mild to strong, fruity fragrance. Small, very double, in large clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 10b. Height of 16" to 4' (40 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Vurens-Spek (1990).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UB/20/89
Mayor of Casterbridge [AUSbrid]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Light pink. Old rose fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b.
Height: 42" to 5' (105 to 150cm). Width: 30" to 4' (75 to 120cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1997).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAmazing Grace ™ (hybrid tea, Cocker, 1990)
Celebration (hybrid tea, Cocker, 1990)
Myriam ® (hybrid tea, Cocker 1990) [COCgrand]

Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Light pink. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 30" (75 cm). Anne G. Cocker (1920-2014) (1990).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFreisinger Morgenröte (shrub, Kordes, 1988)
Frisimo
Morgenröte (shrub, Kordes, 1988)
Sunrise (climber, Kordes, 1988) [KORmarter]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber, Shrub. Orange, red shading. Orange, edged pink upper, yellow reverse. Moderate fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, high-centered, rounded bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 4' 11" (up to 150 cm). Width of 6' (185 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1988).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

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