Rose Ratings

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VPerfekta (hybrid tea, Kordes, 1957)

Hybrid Tea. Cream, pink edges, crimson shading, yellow undertones. Iris fragrance. Mild to strong, raspberry, tea fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b.
Height: 30" to 5' (75 to 150cm). Width: 2' to 5' (60 to 150cm). Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1957).

58 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (10 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).

83 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (10 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VRouge Royale ®

Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Romantica ™. Red. Strong, anise, raspberry, strawberry, sweet fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Jacques Mouchotte (2000).

115 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (10 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VRoyal Red (HT. Meilland, 2000)

Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Romantica ™. Red. Strong, anise, raspberry, strawberry, sweet fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Jacques Mouchotte (2000).

115 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (10 votes).

A,C,E,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,VSavannah ™ (hybrid tea, Kordes, 2013)

Hybrid Tea. Salmon-pink. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), button-eye bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 35" to 4'7" (90 to 140cm). Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (1999).

39 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (10 votes).

A,C,E,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,VSavannah Sunbelt ®

Hybrid Tea. Salmon-pink. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), button-eye bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 35" to 4'7" (90 to 140cm). Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (1999).

39 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (10 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VSweet Juliet

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot or apricot blend. Strong fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 42" to 5' (105 to 150 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1989).

82 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (10 votes).

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

Hybrid Tea. Dark red, light yellow reverse. . Flowers dark velvety red, finished black-red, reverse light cream yellow. None to mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition, high-centered bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.
Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm). Meilland (1940-....) (2008), Meilland International (2008).

72 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (10 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VTouch of Class ™

Hybrid Tea. Orange-pink. Mild fragrance. Large bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 5' to 6' (150 to 185cm). Width: 2' (60cm). Michel Kriloff (1982).

75 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (10 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VValentina Casucci

Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Romantica ™. Red. Strong, anise, raspberry, strawberry, sweet fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Jacques Mouchotte (2000).

115 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (10 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VWollerton Old Hall

Climber. (Series: English Rose Collection) Butter-yellow, ages to lighter . Buttery yellow coloured blooms which eventually pale to a softer creamy colour.. Strong, magnolia, myrrh fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, rounded bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 4'11" to 12'4" (150 to 375cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2010).

108 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (10 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).

95 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBenjamin Britten

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Orange or orange-red. Strong, fruity fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped, rosette 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) (1992).

84 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VBewitched (hybrid tea, Lammerts, 1967)

Hybrid Tea. Pink. Moderate, damask fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Height of up to 5' (up to 150 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Dr. Walter E. Lammerts (1967).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (9 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).

95 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

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

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Parfuma® Collection) Violet - red. Nearly black bud opens to violet red bloom.. Strong, apricot or peach, citrus, fruity, geranium, honey, lemon, myrrh, rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: up to 4½' (up to 135cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2003).

57 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

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

Hybrid Tea. Coral, peach shading. Strong, fruity, opinions vary fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, exhibition, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 31" to 4' (80 to 120cm). Width: 2' to 28" (60 to 70cm). Gareth Fryer (1948-....) (1991).

111 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

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

Floribunda. (Series: Parfuma® Collection) Light pink, cream outer petals. Strong, apple, lemon, rose, sweet fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), expanded , globular, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 35" (90cm). Width: 20" (50cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2003).

88 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VClimbing Crimson Glory

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl.. Dark red. Strong fragrance. Very large, very double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 10' to 12' (305 to 365 cm). Millar Bros. (1941), Naungayan (1946), Richardson (1944).

62 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VColonial White

Large-Flowered Climber. Cream to white. Moderate fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), flat, old-fashioned, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 8' to 13' (245 to 395 cm). Width of up to 5' (up to 150 cm). Unknown (1940).

130 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VCommandant Cousteau (hybrid tea, Adam, 1993)

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Dark red. Strong, fruity, rose fragrance. Large, very double, borne mostly solitary, cupped, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 31" to 39" (80 to 100 cm). Width of 20" to 2' (50 to 60 cm). Michel Adam (1993).

66 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VComtesse Diana ® (hybrid tea, Kordes, 2003/12)

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Parfuma® Collection) Violet - red. Nearly black bud opens to violet red bloom.. Strong, apricot or peach, citrus, fruity, geranium, honey, lemon, myrrh, rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: up to 4½' (up to 135cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2003).

57 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VCrimson Glory, Cl.

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl.. Dark red. Strong fragrance. Very large, very double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 10' to 12' (305 to 365 cm). Millar Bros. (1941), Naungayan (1946), Richardson (1944).

62 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (9 votes).

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

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Parfuma® Collection) Violet - red. Nearly black bud opens to violet red bloom.. Strong, apricot or peach, citrus, fruity, geranium, honey, lemon, myrrh, rose fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: up to 4½' (up to 135cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Tim Hermann Kordes (2003).

57 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (9 votes).