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C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAïcha

Hybrid Spinosissima. Deep yellow. Strong fragrance. Single to semi-double bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5a through 9b. Height of up to 6' 7" (up to 200 cm). Width of up to 5' 11" (up to 180 cm). Valdemar Petersen (1966).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VAnn Harkness (floribunda, Harkness 1979)
Anne Harkness (floribunda, Harkness 1979) [HARkaramel]

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered. Apricot or apricot blend, yellow edges. Mild fragrance. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 42" to 5' (105 to 150 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Harkness & Co. (1979).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAstra (miniature, Benardella, 1995)
Little Star Rose
Soroptimist International
The Soroptimist Rose [BENstar]

Mini-Flora, Miniature, Patio. Pink blend. Fflowers shrimp pink and ivory. None to mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered, quilled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Frank A. Benardella (1995).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,G,O,P,Q,T,UCamille Pissarro ™
Rainbow Nation [DELstricol]

Floribunda. Yellow and red, stripes. Mild, rose, opinions vary fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 39" to 47" (100 to 120cm). Width: 20" to 2' (50 to 60cm). G. Delbard (1996).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCentennial Star [MEInerau]

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Romantica ™. Yellow blend, pink edges. Strong fragrance. Very double, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 35" to 39" (90 to 100 cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (1996).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VDiamond Jubilee (hybrid tea, Boerner, 1947)

Hybrid Tea. Light yellow. Mild to strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 3' to 4¼' (90 to 130cm). Eugene S. Boerner (1947).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,QEcstasy (hybrid tea, Kordes, 1994)
Ekstase
Extase (hybrid tea, Kordes, 1994) [KORazerka]

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea. Dark red, light yellow undertones. Strong, damask fragrance. Medium to large, double (17-25 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1994).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,TDiantheflora
Dianthiflora
Fimbriata (hybrid rugosa, Morlet, 1889)
Phoebe's Frilled Pink
Rosa rugosa dianthiflora

Hybrid Rugosa. White, blush shading. Fringed petals. Mild to strong, opinions vary fragrance. Small, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Gustave Morlet (1889).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,U,VFrühlingsduft (Hybrid Spinossima, Kordes, 1949)
Spring Fragrance (Hybrid Spinosissima, Kordes, 1949)

Hybrid Spinosissima. White, pink shading, light yellow center. Strong fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 5a through 9b. Height of up to 13' (up to 395 cm). Width of up to 13' (up to 395 cm). Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (1949).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,U,VGeneral MacArthur

Hybrid Tea. Crimson and scarlet. Carmine in heat. Strong, damask fragrance. Large, semi-double to double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat, open bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). E. Gurney Hill Co. (1901).

49 favorite votes.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UHighdownensis
Rosa moyesii 'Highdownensis'
Rosa X highdownensis Hillier

Hybrid Moyesii, Shrub, Species / Wild. Carmine-red, white center. Mild fragrance. Medium, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 3b and warmer. Height of 8' to 13' (245 to 395 cm). Width of 6' to 10' (185 to 305 cm). Sir Frederick C. Stern (1928).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UHocus Pocus (florists rose, Kordes, 2000)
Hocus Pocus Kordana [KORpocus]

Florists Rose, Miniature. Red and yellow, stripes. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). W. Kordes & Sons (2000).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,V"Abbandonata"
"Fiddletown Pink Noisette"
Hybrida (multiflora, Laffay, 1834)
Laure Davoust
Marjorie W. Lester

Found Rose, Hybrid Multiflora, Noisette, Rambler. Light pink to blush, ages to white . Mild, sweet fragrance. Small to medium, double (17-25 petals), in large clusters, cupped, old-fashioned, quartered, rosette bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 12' to 20' (365 to 610cm). Width: 8' (245cm). Jean Laffay (1834).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

E,F,G,L,N,O,P,T,VGuinevere (shrub, Harkness 1997)
Lady Guinevere
Louisa Stone
Louise Stone [HARbadge]

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered, Shrub. Apricot or apricot blend. Mild, old rose fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 31" to 3' (80 to 90 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Philip A. Harkness (1997), Robert B. Harkness (1997).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,N,O,P,QMaria Leonida
Marie Leonida
Rosa X leonida Moldenke

Hybrid Bracteata. White, blush shading. Delicate blush centers. Strong, tea fragrance. Medium, very double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 5' (150 cm). Lemoyne (1829).

49 favorite votes.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TMother of Pearl ™ (grandiflora, Meilland 2006) [Meiludere]

Grandiflora. Light pink. None / no fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 43" to 4¼' (110 to 130cm). Width: 31" to 35" (80 to 90cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2006).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,G,O,P,Q,U,VAncienne Mousseuse Rouge
Double Red Moss
Muscosa Rubra
Old Red Moss
Rosa centifolia f. muscosa rubra
R. centifolia muscosa rubra
Rosa muscosa rubra plena
Rosa X centifolia 'Muscosa Rubra'
Rubra (moss)

Moss. Carmine-red. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 4' 11" (up to 150 cm). Width of up to 47" (up to 120 cm). Unknown (1835).

49 favorite votes.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VEvita (hybrid tea, Tantau 1982)
Polar Star (hybrid tea, Tantau, 1982)
Polarstern ®
Stella Polare [TANlarpost]

Hybrid Tea. White or white blend. None to mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer. Height of 3' to 42" (90 to 105 cm). Width of 27" to 42" (70 to 105 cm). Mathias Tantau, Jr. (1912 - 2006) (1982).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,O5063-99-10
André Grandier
Moon Glow (hybrid tea, Richardier before 2006)
Raffaello ®
Sunshine Daydream [MEIkanaro]

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Butter-yellow, lighter edges, ages to cream . Buttercream yellow. Mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 5½' (165cm). Width: up to 4½' (up to 135cm). Michèle Meilland Richardier (2006).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBorn Again
Cameo Perfume ™
Horsens Rose
Renaissance (hybrid tea, Harkness, 1994) [HARzart]

Floribunda / Cluster Flowered, Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. White or white blend. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Harkness & Co. (1994).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

F,G,L,N,P,TLederrose
Rosa caesia Sm.
Rosa caesia ssp. caesia
Rosa canina coriifolia (Fr.) Leffler
R. coriifolia coriifolia
Rosa coriifolia Fries subsp. coriifolia synonym
R. coriifolia Fries synonym
R. ostensa
Rosa ostensa Gren. synonym
The Leatherleaf Rose

Species / Wild. Pink. Single (4-8 petals) bloom form. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).

49 favorite votes.

C,F,G,L,N,P,T,VRosa fraxinifolia Dum. Cour. synonym
Rosa rapa Bosc
Rosa rapa staxon floresemipleno Thory
Rosa virginiana plena
Rosa X rapa Bosc
Rosier à feuilles de frêne (syn. R. rapa Bosc)
Turneps
Turnip Rose

Species / Wild. Pink. Lilac-pink. Moderate, unpleasant fragrance. Small to medium, semi-double to double, in small clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 2b through 8b. Height of 4' 11" to 9' 10" (150 to 300 cm). Width of up to 6' 7" (up to 200 cm).

49 favorite votes.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TAdele Duttweiler ™
POUmidor
Royal Dane ®
Troika ® [Poultroi]

Hybrid Tea. Coral and salmon-pink, carmine-red edges. Strong fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), classic hybrid tea, exhibition, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 30" to 4' 11" (75 to 150 cm). Width of 2' to 30" (60 to 75 cm). Poulsen Roser A/S (1971).

49 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

ORA 644
Princesse Sibilla de Luxembourg ®
Stormy Weather (LCl, Orard 2010) [Orafantanov]

Large-Flowered Climber, Shrub. Dark purple, lighter reverse, lighter center, golden-yellow stamens, ages to lavender . Moderate, spice fragrance. Medium to large, semi-double to double, cluster-flowered, in large clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 9' 10" to 11½' (300 to 350 cm). Width of 5' (150 cm). Pierre Orard.

49 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD.

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