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C,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,VRuhm von Steinfurth

Hybrid Perpetual, Hybrid Tea.  Cerise or cherry-red.  Strong fragrance.  Very large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 4b through 9b.  Height of 4' (120 cm).  Width of 3' (90 cm). Ludwig Weigand (1920).

28 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

Hybrid Tea.  Cream.  None to mild fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Height of 31" to 35" (80 to 90 cm).   Meilland International (1988).

42 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSAS 382

Hybrid Tea.  Butter-yellow.  None to mild, opinions vary fragrance.  Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered bloom form.  Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  
Height: 4½' to 4'11" (135 to 150cm).  Width: 3' (90cm). Gerrit Pieter Ilsink (1992).

55 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,VScarlet Meidiland

Shrub.  Red.  None / no fragrance.  Occasional repeat later in the season.  USDA zone 6b and warmer.  Height of 3' to 4' 7" (90 to 140 cm).  Width of 5' to 6' (150 to 185 cm). Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1985).

35 favorite votes.  Average rating: GOOD+.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,VScarlet Meillandécor ®

Shrub.  Red.  None / no fragrance.  Occasional repeat later in the season.  USDA zone 6b and warmer.  Height of 3' to 4' 7" (90 to 140 cm).  Width of 5' to 6' (150 to 185 cm). Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1985).

35 favorite votes.  Average rating: GOOD+.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

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

Miniature.  Lavender, pink shading.  Strong, lilac fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, exhibition bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 4b through 10b.  Height of 2' to 30" (60 to 75 cm).   F. Harmon Saville (1924-1997) (1995).

38 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,N,O,P,R,U,VScentuous ™

Shrub.  Light pink.  Strong, clove, damask, honey fragrance.  Very full (41+ petals) bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Height of up to 4' 7" (up to 140 cm).   Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1997).

65 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

C,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,VSecret's Out!

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered.  White.  Strong, spice, sweet fragrance.  Medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, high-centered bloom form.  Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.  Height of 42" to 4' (105 to 120 cm).  Width of 2' to 30" (60 to 75 cm). Witherspoon Rose Culture (2009).

23 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered.  Lilac - purple.  Strong fragrance.  Large, very double bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Height of 2' (60 cm).   Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (2002).

30 favorite votes.  Average rating: GOOD.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSheer Elegance ™

Hybrid Tea.  Orange-pink, pink outer petals, yellow undertones, white reverse.  Mild to strong, musk fragrance.  Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered, scalloped bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b and warmer.  
Height: 42" (105cm).  Width: 30" (75cm). Jerry F. Twomey (1989).

25 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

A,C,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSidonie (bourbon, Dorisy, 1846)

Bourbon, Hybrid Perpetual.  Pink or deep pink.  Mild fragrance.  Double (17-25 petals) bloom form.  Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom.  USDA zone 4b and warmer.  
Height: 3' to 6' (90 to 185cm).   Frinck Dorisy / Dorizy (1846).

27 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

Hybrid Tea.  White or white blend.  Mild, fruity fragrance.  Large, very double bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b through 10b.  Height of 35" to 5' (90 to 150 cm).  Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (1990), L. Pernille Olesen (1990).

69 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

C,F,G,J,L,N,P,R,T,U,VSingle Cluster Musk

Species / Wild.  White or white blend.  Musk fragrance.  Small to medium, single (4-8 petals) bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b through 10b.  Height of 8' to 12' (245 to 365 cm).  

75 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

C,F,G,J,L,N,P,R,T,U,VSingle Musk

Species / Wild.  White or white blend.  Musk fragrance.  Small to medium, single (4-8 petals) bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b through 10b.  Height of 8' to 12' (245 to 365 cm).  

75 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,U,VSnowbird

Hybrid Tea.  White, cream center.  Strong fragrance.  Full (26-40 petals), old-fashioned bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  
Height: 2' to 3' (60 to 90cm).   Robert Marion Hatton (1936).

29 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSonia (hybrid tea, Meilland, 1973)

Florists Rose, Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea.  Salmon-pink, seashell-pink shading.  Mild, fruity fragrance.  Large, very double, high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  
Height: 30" to 4¼' (75 to 130cm).  Width: 2' (60cm). Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1970).

98 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSonia Meilland ®

Florists Rose, Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea.  Salmon-pink, seashell-pink shading.  Mild, fruity fragrance.  Large, very double, high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  
Height: 30" to 4¼' (75 to 130cm).  Width: 2' (60cm). Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1970).

98 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

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

Florists Rose, Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea.  Salmon-pink, seashell-pink shading.  Mild, fruity fragrance.  Large, very double, high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  
Height: 30" to 4¼' (75 to 130cm).  Width: 2' (60cm). Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (Paolino) (1920-1987) (1970).

98 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

A,C,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSouvenir de St. Anne's

Bourbon.  Light pink.  Strong fragrance.  Semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 5b through 10b.  Height of 5' to 7' (150 to 215 cm).  Width of 4' (120 cm). Unknown (1916).

66 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,J,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSouvenire (South Africa)

Hybrid Tea.  Orange blend, red edges.  Strong, fruity fragrance.  Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm).   Tom Carruth (1996).

65 favorite votes.  Average rating: GOOD+.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,U,VSpeelwark ™

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered.  Yellow and pink.  Flowers peach yellow, fading to reddish.  Strong fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Height of 3' (90 cm).   W. Kordes & Sons (1999).

52 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea.  Amber.  Strong, anise, licorice, sweet fragrance.  Medium-large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, rounded bloom form.  Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 7b and warmer.  
Height: 4'11" to 5¼' (150 to 160cm).   Jacques Mouchotte (1988).

66 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

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

Hybrid Tea.  Carmine-pink to dark red, purple shading. [Ruby-red.].  Strong, citrus, damask, fruity, honey, old rose, tea fragrance.  Large, double (17-25 petals), high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  
Height: 31" to 39" (80 to 100cm).  Width: up to 20" (up to 50cm). Alain Meilland (1940-....) (2015).

11 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,R,T,VStrike It Rich ™

Floribunda, Grandiflora.  Golden-yellow - yellow, pink edges, pink shading.  Strong, fruity, spice fragrance.  Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, cupped bloom form.  Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season.  USDA zone 5b and warmer.  
Height: 5¾' to 6'7" (175 to 200cm).  Width: 20" to 26" (50 to 65cm). Tom Carruth (2005).

63 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Exhibition qualities: EXCELLENT (3 votes).

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