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Hybrid Tea.  Dark red.  Blackcurrant, lemongrass and Earl Grey tea fragrance.  Strong fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, semi-globular bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b through 10b.  
Height: 30" to 6' (75 to 185cm).  Width: 2' to 5' (60 to 150cm). Mathias Tantau, Jr. (1912 - 2006) (1976).

65 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

Alba, Centifolia.  Pink.  Strong fragrance.  Medium, very full (41+ petals), quartered, rosette bloom form.  Once-blooming spring or summer.  USDA zone 4b through 9b.  Height of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm).  Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). James Booth (1816).

130 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VEric Tabarly ®

Climber.  Romantica ™.  Crimson.  Mild to strong, opinions vary fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6a through 9b.  Height of 7' to 15' (215 to 455 cm).  Width of 8' (245 cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2002).

144 favorite votes.  Average rating: GOOD+.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VFire & Ice

Floribunda, Grandiflora.  Light yellow to white, vermilion edges.  None to mild, sweet fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b and warmer.  
Height: 28" to 35" (70 to 90cm).  Width: 31" (80cm). Meilland (1940-....) (2000), Richardier (2000).

135 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VFirst Blush (hybrid tea, Meilland 1998)

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea.  Romantica ™.  Deep pink.  Strong, old rose fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Height of 39" to 6' (100 to 185 cm).  Width of 3' (90 cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (1998).

107 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VFirst Lady (syn. for 'Sterling Silver')

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea.  Lilac, ages to lighter .  Strong, citrus, fruity, sweet fragrance.  Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered to cupped bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  
Height: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm).   Esther Gladys (Mrs. Gordon) Fisher (1957).

92 favorite votes.  Average rating: GOOD+.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VFlorida Rose

Found Rose, China / Bengale, Tea.  Crimson, purple shading, blush edges. [Red blend.].  Edges of center petals blush to almost white.  Mild to strong, sweet fragrance.  Medium, full (26-40 petals), cupped, globular bloom form.  Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b through 10a.  Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm).  Width of 4' (120 cm). Félix Guérin (1834).

130 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VFolklore (Hybrid Tea, Kordes, 1977)

Hybrid Tea.  Orange, lighter reverse.  Strong fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), exhibition, high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Height of 8' (245 cm).   Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1967).

59 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,VFredrika Bremer

Hybrid Tea.  Light pink, darker center.  Strong, damask, musk, myrrh, rose fragrance.  Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm).   Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2000).

82 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,VFull Sail

Hybrid Tea.  White or white blend.  Creamy white.  Strong fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered to flat bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Height of 35" to 5' (90 to 150 cm).   Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1994).

85 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VGift of Grace

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea.  Romantica ™.  Deep pink.  Strong, old rose fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Height of 39" to 6' (100 to 185 cm).  Width of 3' (90 cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (1998).

107 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,VGood Samaritan

Grandiflora.  Fuchsia / magenta.  Mild, spice fragrance.  Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  
Height: up to 5' (up to 150cm).  Width: up to 32" (up to 80cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary (2005).

35 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,VGrey College

Hybrid Tea.  New Generation Roses ® Collection.  Dark red.  Mild fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 5a and warmer.  Height of 5' to 6' (150 to 185 cm).  Width of 4' (120 cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary.

53 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

Found Rose, Floribunda, Hybrid Tea, Polyantha.  Light pink, salmon-pink center, yellow undertones, red highlights, ages to cream .  Colour varies.  Mild, sweet fragrance.  Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, nodding or "weak neck", old-fashioned, rosette bloom form.  Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 4b through 9b.  
Height: 18" to 3' (45 to 90cm).  Width: 18" to 3' (45 to 90cm). L. Wilhelm Hinner (1909).

118 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

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

Hybrid Tea.  White, cream highlights.  Mild fragrance.  Very large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, flat bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  
Height: 4' to 5½' (120 to 165cm).   William A. Warriner (1976).

50 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,VJubilé du Prince de Monaco ®

Floribunda, Grandiflora.  Light yellow to white, vermilion edges.  None to mild, sweet fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b and warmer.  
Height: 28" to 35" (70 to 90cm).  Width: 31" (80cm). Meilland (1940-....) (2000), Richardier (2000).

135 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VKing of France

Found Rose, China / Bengale, Tea.  Crimson, purple shading, blush edges. [Red blend.].  Edges of center petals blush to almost white.  Mild to strong, sweet fragrance.  Medium, full (26-40 petals), cupped, globular bloom form.  Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b through 10a.  Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm).  Width of 4' (120 cm). Félix Guérin (1834).

130 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VKO 67/247

Hybrid Tea.  Orange, lighter reverse.  Strong fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), exhibition, high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Height of 8' (245 cm).   Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (1967).

59 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

Alba, Centifolia.  Pink.  Strong fragrance.  Medium, very full (41+ petals), quartered, rosette bloom form.  Once-blooming spring or summer.  USDA zone 4b through 9b.  Height of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm).  Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). James Booth (1816).

130 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

Alba, Centifolia.  Pink.  Strong fragrance.  Medium, very full (41+ petals), quartered, rosette bloom form.  Once-blooming spring or summer.  USDA zone 4b through 9b.  Height of 4' to 6' (120 to 185 cm).  Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). James Booth (1816).

130 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

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

Hybrid Tea.  Mauve or purple blend.  Mild fragrance.  Large, double (17-25 petals), high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Height of 5' to 7' (150 to 215 cm).   Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1965).

50 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,VLand of the Long White Cloud

Hybrid Tea.  White or white blend.  Creamy white.  Strong fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered to flat bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Height of 35" to 5' (90 to 150 cm).   Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1994).

85 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

Hybrid Tea.  Dark red.  Strong, rose fragrance.  Medium, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b and warmer.  Height of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm).  Width of up to 32" (up to 80 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1991).

72 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

Hybrid Tea, Shrub.   (Series: Renaissance ® Collection)  Seashell-pink.  Strong, old rose fragrance.  Large, double (17-25 petals), old-fashioned bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b through 10b.  
Height: 39" to 4'11" (100 to 150cm).  Width: 4' (120cm). Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (1990), L. Pernille Olesen (1990).

58 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   As a cut flower: EXCELLENT (8 votes).

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