Favorite Roses

E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAuckland Metro
Métro
Precious Michelle [MACbucpal]

Hybrid Tea. Cream. With blush centres. Mild to strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, scalloped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 39" (100 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1982).

62 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAustin's Cottage Rose
Cottage Rose ® (shrub, Austin, 1991)
The Cottage Rose [AUSglisten]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Pink. Flowers warm pink. Moderate fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 30" to 3' (75 to 90 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1991).

62 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VARM.4730 F3
Garden Party (hybrid tea, Swim, 1959)

Hybrid Tea. Cream, pink edges. Flowers pale yellow to white, often tinged with light pink, Nasturtium fragrance. Mild fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 3' to 6' 7" (90 to 200 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Herbert C. Swim (1958).

62 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TGrace ® ™ (English rose, Austin 2001) [AUSkeppy]

Florists Rose, Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot or apricot blend. Strong, tea fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2001).

62 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,QJazz (large flowered climber, Poulsen, 1997)
Naheglut
Pulnor
Schloss Rosenburg ™
That's Jazz [POUlnorm]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Dark red. None to mild, spice fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 6' to 13¾' (185 to 420 cm). Width of 39" (100 cm). Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (1986), L. Pernille Olesen (1986).

62 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAgathe Couronnée
Augustine pourprée
Belle Flamande (centifolia)
Marie Louise (Damask, Haghen, by 1810)
Orphée de Lille
Tendresse Admirable

Agatha/Agathe, Centifolia, Damask. Deep pink. Strong fragrance. Large, very double bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 39" to 4' (100 to 120cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). Haghen (1810).

62 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

Minerva ® (floribunda, Vissers, 2011) [VMX 4010]

Floribunda. Purple, golden-yellow stamens, ages to light blue . Strong, sweet fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 28" to 32" (70 to 80 cm). Martin Vissers (2004).

62 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,Q,T,UR. gigantea
Rosa gigantea Collett ex Crépin
Rosa gigantea macrocarpa
R. macrocarpa
Rosa macrocarpa G.Watt ex Crép. synonym
R. odorata gigantea
Rosa odorata var. gigantea Rehder & Wilson
Rosa X odorata gigantea
R. xanthocarpa
Rosa xanthocarpa G.Watt ex E.Willm. syn.

Species / Wild. White to butter-yellow, yellow stamens. Buds - light yellow [Warm creamy to lemony white]. Mild to strong, clove, honeysuckle fragrance. Large, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary, flat bloom form. Moderate, once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 8b and warmer. Height of 8' to 50' (245 to 1525 cm). Width of 6' to 10' (185 to 305 cm).

62 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBelle Story
Bienenweide [AUSelle]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Light pink. Mild, anise fragrance. Large bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 2' to 5' (60 to 150 cm). Width of up to 5' (up to 150 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1984).

61 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBlackberry Nip (hybrid tea, Somerfield 1996) [SOMnip]

Hybrid Tea. Mauve or purple blend. Deep purple. Magenta purple. Strong fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 31" to 4'11" (80 to 150cm). Width: 39" (100cm). Rob Somerfield (1996).

61 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBrandy ™ (hybrid tea, Swim & Christensen, 1981) [AROcad]

Hybrid Tea. Apricot or apricot blend. Deep Apricot. Mild, sweet, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Jack E. Christensen (1981), Herbert C. Swim (1981).

61 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VComte de Champagne
Comtes des Champagne
Coniston [AUSufo]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Yellow blend. Moderate, honey, musk, opinions vary fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 47" (120 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2001).

61 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UDazla (Hybrid Multiflora, Legris/Vibert, 1845)
De la Grifferaie
Multiflora de la Grifferaie

Hybrid Multiflora. Deep pink. Medium, very double, cluster-flowered bloom form. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 8' 2" (250 cm). De Grille (1845).

61 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UÀ cinq couleurs
Feng Ye Lu Hua
Five-Colored Rose
Fortune's Five Color
Fortune's Five-Colored Rose
Fortune’s Parti-Colored
Rosa Fortunei Hort.
Rose à cinq couleurs
楓葉蘆花

Tea. White and deep pink. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4' (120 cm). Robert Fortune (1844).

61 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U1-72-2 (miniature, Moore 1977)
Golden Meillandina ®
Golden Sunblaze (miniature, Moore, 1977)
Rise 'n' Shine

Miniature. Deep yellow. Moderate, rose, tea fragrance. Small to medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, in large clusters, high-centered bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 11. Height of 16" to 20" (40 to 50 cm). Ralph S. Moore (1977).

61 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UIpsilanti
Rose Ypsilanti
Ypsilante
Ypsilanti (gallica, Vibert, 1821)
Ypsilanty

Gallica / Provins. Light purple to light pink, lilac edges. Purple-pink when expanding. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, button-eye, flat, quartered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b. Height of 39" to 5' (100 to 150 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). Jean-Pierre Vibert (1821).

61 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,N,OCharleston ® (floribunda, Meilland, 2007)
Jean Cocteau ®
Jodi Lee ™
Tequila Supreme [MEIkokan]

Floribunda. Orange-pink, ages to lighter . Copper and Ochre finishing lighter. None to mild fragrance. Medium, very double, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat, ruffled, scalloped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 4½' (135cm). Width: 4' (120cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2007).

61 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VJudy Garland [HARking]

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered. Yellow blend, red edges. Mild, strong, apple, rose fragrance. Medium, cluster-flowered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of up to 4' 11" (up to 150 cm). Width of up to 40" (up to 100 cm). Harkness & Co. (1977).

61 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VHARhero
Marjorie Fair ®
Red Ballerina (shrub, Harkness, 1977)
Red Yesterday

Polyantha. Rose-red, white center. None to mild fragrance. Small, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 39" to 5' (100 to 150 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Harkness & Co. (1977).

61 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,G,N,P,U,V"Peggy Martin"

Found Rose, Climber. Pink. Opinions vary fragrance. Small to medium, semi-double to double, cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 6' to 10' (185 to 305cm). Width: 12' to 15' (365 to 455cm).

61 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VReine Victoria (bourbon, Schwartz, 1872)
The Shell Rose (bourbon, Schwartz, 1872)

Bourbon. Carmine-pink, ages to pink . Strong fragrance. Medium to large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 5' to 7' (150 to 215 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Joseph Schwartz (1872).

61 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VDORfuri
Rina Hugo
Roseraie de Blois ®

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Red. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Francois Dorieux II (1955-2015) (1991).

61 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,G,L,N,PFargesii
Rosa fargesii Boulenger
R. moyesii fargesii
Rosa moyesii 'Fargesii'
Rosa moyesii var. fargesii Rolfe
Rosa X moyesii 'Fargesii'

Species / Wild. Carmine-red. Large, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 9' 10" (up to 300 cm).

61 favorite votes.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCarnival (hybrid tea, Winchel 1998)
New Era (Hybrid Tea, Winchel 1998)
Ninety-Niner (hybrid tea, Winchel 1998)
Rosie O'Donnell
Win Win
Win-Win [WEKwinwin]

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Red blend, yellow reverse. Mild fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 3' to 4' 7" (90 to 140 cm). Width of 35" to 43" (90 to 110 cm). Joseph F. Winchel (1998).

61 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.