Favorite Roses

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,UEna Harkness
Norman's 137B

Hybrid Tea. Crimson - scarlet. Mild to strong, damask fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 2' to 32" (60 to 80 cm). Width of 17" to 2' (45 to 60 cm). Albert Norman (1940).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UArlequin (climber, Kordes, 1986)
Harlekin ™ (LCl, Kordes 1986)
Harlequin (climber, Kordes, 1986)
Kiss of Desire [KORlupo]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. Cream, red edges. Flowers cream white with reddish edges upper. Strong, wild rose fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 8' 2" to 12' (250 to 365 cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1986).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,USchneezwerg
Snow Dwarf
Snowdwarf

Hybrid Rugosa, Shrub. White. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), in small clusters, flat bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 3a through 9b. Height of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Width of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm). Peter Lambert (1911).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TVavoom ™ [WEKjutono]

Floribunda. Orange and yellow. Moderate fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 2' to 28" (60 to 70 cm). Tom Carruth (2005).

54 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UArthur de Sansal

Damask Perpetual, Hybrid Perpetual, Portland. Dark red, dark brown shading, ages to violet . None / no fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Scipion Cochet (1855).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VBaronne Henriette Snoy

Tea. Light pink, rose-pink reverse. Strong fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Alexandre Bernaix (1897).

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,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VDiadem (floribunda, Evers/Tantau, 1986)
Royal Bouquet ™ (floribunda, Evers/Tantau, 1986) [TANmeda]

Floribunda, Florists Rose. Pink. Mild fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1986).

53 favorite votes.

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,N,O,P,Q,T,U"Evelyn Dickings"
Mademoiselle Francisca Krüger
Mademoiselle Franziska Krüger

Found Rose, Tea. Orange-pink, pink undertones, yellow center. Coppery, shaded yellow and pink. Hard green center. Pedicel smooth. Moderate fragrance. Large, very double, borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 11.
Height: 35" to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: 2' (60cm). Barbara May (2003).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VMedallion ®

Hybrid Tea. Apricot or apricot blend. Mild, fruity, licorice fragrance. Large, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 4½' to 5½' (135 to 165 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). William A. Warriner (1973).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

E,F,G,L,N,O,P,TNobilo's Chardonnay ®
Peachy (hybrid tea, McGredy 1978) [MACrelea]

Hybrid Tea. Orange - yellow. Mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), expanded , high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 32" to 5¼' (80 to 160 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1978).

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-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VClimbing Pinkie
Pinkie, Cl.

Climber, Polyantha, Cl.. Earth Kind ™. Pink. Mild to strong fragrance. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 5' to 10' (150 to 305 cm). Width of 7' to 8' (215 to 245 cm). E.P. Dering.

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,UBanksia 'The Purezza'
Purezza
Rosa banksiae 'Purezza'
The Pearl ™ (rambler, Mansuino, 1960)

Hybrid Banksia, Large-Flowered Climber, Rambler. White or white blend. Strong fragrance. Small, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 9' 10" to 18' (300 to 550 cm). Width of 10' to 12' (305 to 365 cm). Quinto Mansuino (1961).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

G,POh Wow!
Purple Splash ® [Wekspitrib]

Large-Flowered Climber. Purple, white stripes. Moderate, spice, sweet fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), in large clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 9'10" to 13'1" (300 to 400cm). Tom Carruth (2009).

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,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,URenae (Floribunda Cl, Moore, 1954)

Climber, Floribunda, Cl., Polyantha, Cl.. Pink. Strong, rose fragrance. Small to medium, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Ralph S. Moore (1954).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,F,G,O,P,Q,T,UMASdougi
Sonia Rykiel ® [MASdogui]

Shrub. (Series: Generosa ® Collection) Coral-pink. Strong, honey, raspberry, tea rose fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Dominique Massad (1991).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,G,N,O,P,TGolden Beauty (floribunda, Kordes, 2001)
South Africa
South Africa Sunbelt ® [KORberbeni]

Floribunda, Grandiflora. Sunbelt® Collection. Golden-yellow. Large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, high-centered bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of up to 5' (up to 150 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1994).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,VStrawberry Hill [Ausrimini]

Climber, Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Light pink. Strong, myrrh fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 8'2" to 9'10" (250 to 300cm). Width: up to 47" (up to 120cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2001).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,G,N,O,PAngie ® (shrub, Delbard, 2003)
Chateau Versailles
Delchacré
Jean-Pierre Foucault ®
Passionate Blush
Téléthon ®

Floribunda, Shrub. Grand Parfums Collection. Cream, light yellow center, apricot shading, darker center. Ivory with chamois centre. Mild, citrus, fruity fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 32" (up to 80 cm). G. Delbard (2003).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.