Rose Ratings

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

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Golden-yellow, copper shading, ages to cream . Mild, fruity, spice, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, classic hybrid tea, high-centered to cupped, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 30" to 6' (75 to 185cm). Width: 3' (90cm). Jack E. Christensen (1982).

119 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

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

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Golden-yellow, copper shading, ages to cream . Mild, fruity, spice, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, classic hybrid tea, high-centered to cupped, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 30" to 6' (75 to 185cm). Width: 3' (90cm). Jack E. Christensen (1982).

119 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

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

Floribunda, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Red blend, stripes. Apple, rose fragrance. Large, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 9b.
Height: 43" to 15' (110 to 455cm). Width: 26" to 6' (65 to 185cm). Tom Carruth (1999).

115 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VHonky Tonk Blues

Floribunda. Lilac, lighter reverse, ages to blue . A true old purple, with a blush to white centre,. None to mild, opinions vary fragrance. Medium to large, semi-double to double, in large clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 35" to 6'7" (90 to 200cm). Width: 47" (120cm). Peter J. James (2001).

119 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,U,VJadis

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. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VKO 04/2047-03

Floribunda. Lavender. Mild, fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9a. Height of 31" to 39" (80 to 100 cm). Width of up to 16" (up to 40 cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2004).

84 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VLove (grandiflora, Warriner, 1977)

Grandiflora. Scarlet, white reverse. None / no, rose, opinions vary fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered, reflexed bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). William A. Warriner (1977).

90 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VMaheca de Dupont

Gallica / Provins. Crimson or dark purple. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Unknown Dutch origin (1786).

177 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VMrs. B.R. Cant (Tea, Cant, 1901)

Tea. Deep pink, lighter shading, silver(y) center, tan undertones. Moderate fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cupped bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 9b. Height of 6' to 9' (185 to 275 cm). Width of 4' to 12' (120 to 365 cm). Benjamin R. Cant (1827-1900) (1901).

94 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VMrs. Benjamin R. Cant

Tea. Deep pink, lighter shading, silver(y) center, tan undertones. Moderate fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cupped bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 9b. Height of 6' to 9' (185 to 275 cm). Width of 4' to 12' (120 to 365 cm). Benjamin R. Cant (1827-1900) (1901).

94 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VNovalis ®

Floribunda. Lavender. Mild, fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9a. Height of 31" to 39" (80 to 100 cm). Width of up to 16" (up to 40 cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2004).

84 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VPacific Dream ®

Floribunda. Lilac, lighter reverse, ages to blue . A true old purple, with a blush to white centre,. None to mild, opinions vary fragrance. Medium to large, semi-double to double, in large clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 35" to 6'7" (90 to 200cm). Width: 47" (120cm). Peter J. James (2001).

119 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VPoseidon (floribunda, Kordes, 2004)

Floribunda. Lavender. Mild, fruity fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9a. Height of 31" to 39" (80 to 100 cm). Width of up to 16" (up to 40 cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2004).

84 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VPourpre noir (gallica)

Gallica / Provins. Crimson or dark purple. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Unknown Dutch origin (1786).

177 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VRosa gallica atropurpurea

Gallica / Provins. Crimson or dark purple. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Unknown Dutch origin (1786).

177 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VRose Bleue (gallica, Unknown, before 1811))

Gallica / Provins. Crimson or dark purple. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Unknown Dutch origin (1786).

177 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VScepter'd Isle ®

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Soft pink shading to a paler pink on the outer petals. Strong, myrrh fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cupped bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b.
Height: 30" to 6' (75 to 185cm). Width: 2' to 42" (60 to 105cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1989).

147 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VThe Shire

Floribunda. Russet. Rust red & smoky lavender. Mild, apple, opinions vary fragrance. Medium to large, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 47" to 5¼' (120 to 160cm). Width: 47" to 5¼' (120 to 160cm). Tom Carruth (2006).

72 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VViolette Bronzée

Gallica / Provins. Crimson or dark purple. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Unknown Dutch origin (1786).

177 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (17 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,N,O,P,R,T,U,VAstrid Gräfin von Hardenberg

Shrub. Purple, purple shading, lighter center. . Deep burgundy / claret red. Strong, honey, lemon, vanilla fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cupped, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 47" to 4'11" (120 to 150cm). Width: 16" (40cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1997).

97 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (16 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VAudace ®

Shrub. Buck Roses Collection, Earth Kind ™. Pink, ages to light pink . Strong, sweet fragrance. Large, semi-double to double, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 4b and warmer.
Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm). Width: 4' (120cm). Dr. Griffith J. Buck (1976).

98 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (16 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBelle de Londres ®

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Salmon-pink. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, classic hybrid tea bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 5' to 15' (150 to 455 cm). Width of 5' to 8' (150 to 245 cm). Harkness (1972).

117 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (16 votes).

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

Hybrid Tea. Violet - mauve. Deep beetroot purple. Strong, fruity, old rose, sweet fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a and warmer.
Height: 3' to 6' (90 to 185cm). Width: 2' (60cm). Pat Stephens (1985).

125 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (16 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBlack Caviar

Shrub. Purple, purple shading, lighter center. . Deep burgundy / claret red. Strong, honey, lemon, vanilla fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), cupped, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 47" to 4'11" (120 to 150cm). Width: 16" (40cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1997).

97 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. Bloom quantity: EXCELLENT (16 votes).