Favorite / Recommended Roses

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UCrown Princess Margareta ® [AUSwinter]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Apricot or apricot blend. Strong, fruity, tea rose fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped-to-flat, old-fashioned, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 47" to 11'10" (120 to 360cm). Width: 4' (120cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1990).

148 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBella Helena (syn. 'Comtesse de Labarthe')
Comtesse de Labarthe
Countess Bertha
Countess Labarthe
Duchesse de Brabant
Shell
The Shell Rose (tea, Bernede 1857)

Tea. Earth Kind ™. Rose-pink, yellow highlights, ages to lighter . Strong, tea fragrance. Large, very double, cupped, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 11. Height of 3' to 8' (90 to 245 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). Pierre Bernède (1857).

147 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,F,G,L,N,O,P,TArkansas Rose
Rosa angustiarum Cockerell synonym
Rosa arkansana Porter
Rosa arkansanoides Schneider synonym
Rosa blanda var. arkansana (Porter) synonym
Rosa lunellii Greene synonym
Rosa rydbergii Greene synonym [RSM 01 ]

Species / Wild. Light pink to deep pink. Also white. Small to medium, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 3a and warmer.
Height: 1' to 4' (30 to 120cm). Width: 3' (90cm). Unknown (1880).

147 favorite votes.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TScepter'd Isle ® [AUSland]

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-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,ULady Emma Hamilton [AUSbrother]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Orange, light yellow undertones, light yellow reverse. Strong, fruity, geranium, tea fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped, globular, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2005).

146 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VLouise Odier (Bourbon, Margottin, 1851)
Madame de Stella (bourbon, Margottin, 1851)
Madame Louise Odier

Bourbon. Deep pink, lighter outer petals. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b.
Height: 39" to 10' (100 to 305cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm). Jacques-Julien Margottin père (1817-1892) (1851).

146 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UDuchess of Portland (damask perpetual, before 1775)
Duchesse de Portland
Paestana
Portland
Portland Monthly Crimson Rose
Portland Rose
Portlandica
Portlandica semperflorens
Portlandica vulgaris
Rosa damascena portlandica bifera
Rosa menstrua portlandica
Rosa 'Paestana'
Rosa portlandia
R. portlandica
Rosa portlandica Roess.
Rosa sessiliflora
Rosa X paestana 'Duchesse de Portland'
Rosier de Portland
Rosier de Portland commun
Scarlet Four Seasons' Rose
The Portland Rose

Damask Perpetual, Portland. Red. [Pink to red.]. Mild to strong, damask fragrance. Large, semi-double (9-16 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 2' to 47" (60 to 120cm). Width: 2' to 3' (60 to 90cm). Unknown (1775).

144 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VFélicité Hardy
Madame Hardy (Damask, Hardy, 1831)

Centifolia, Damask. White or white blend. Strong fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), button-eye, cupped bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 4' to 6'7" (120 to 200cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Julien-ALEXANDRE Hardy (1831).

144 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,G,N,O,P,Q,TEric Tabarly ®
Red Eden ™
Red Eden Rose
Red Pierre
Red Pierre de Ronsard Cl.
Rouge Pierre de Ronsard [MEIdrason]

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+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UP/27/88
Teasing Georgia [AUSbaker]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Yellow, apricot shading, light yellow edges. Moderate fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: 41" to 11'10" (105 to 360cm). Width: 8¾' to 30' (265 to 915cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1987).

143 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TPohjantähti
Polestar
Polstjärnan
The Polar Star
The Wasa Star
Wasastiernan
White Rose of Finland
White Star of Finland

Large-Flowered Climber, Rambler. White or white blend. None / no fragrance. Small, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 3a through 9b. Height of up to 18' (up to 550 cm). Width of up to 18' (up to 550 cm). Wasastjerna (1937).

142 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,G,O,P,Q,VAli Man
Ali Mau
Chippendale ®
Duchess of Cornwall
Music Hall ®
The Duchess of Cornwall [Tan97159]

Floribunda, Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Orange-pink. Dark orange. Strong fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Height: 31" to 47" (80 to 120cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (2005).

141 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TFalstaff [AUSverse]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Dark red. Strong, old rose fragrance. Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), cupped, old-fashioned, reflexed, rosette bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 5b through 9b.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 39" to 4' (100 to 120cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1990).

140 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCity of Newcastle (hybrid tea, Zary 1997)
City of Newcastle Bicentenary
Five Roses
Lady in Red (hybrid tea, Zary 1997)
Veterans' Honor® [JACopper]

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. None to mild, raspberry fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary (1997).

140 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UPat Austin ™ [AUSmum]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Orange or orange-red. Moderate, tea fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 42" to 5' (105 to 150 cm). Width of 42" (105 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1993).

140 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,O,P,Q,T,UAugusta Luise ® (Hybrid Tea, Evers, 1999)
Fox-Trot ® (hybrid tea, Evers/Tantau, 1999)
Hayley Westenra
Rachel (hybrid tea, Evers/Tantau 1999) [TANgust]

Hybrid Tea. Peach and light yellow, ages to salmon-pink . Strong, fruity, sweet fragrance. Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer.
Height: 28" to 5' (70 to 150cm). Width: up to 5' (up to 150cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1999).

138 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

F,O,P,QLady of Shalott ® [AUSnyson]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Apricot - yellow, salmon-pink shading, golden-yellow reverse. Edges shaded pink. Strong, apple, clove, tea fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Height: 43" (110cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (2009).

138 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VMary Rose ® [AUSmary]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Pink. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Width of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1983).

138 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VDon Juan (large flowered climber, Malandrone 1958)

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Dark red. Red filaments. Strong fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 12' to 14' (365 to 425 cm). Michele Malandrone (1958).

137 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VTamora (shrub, Austin, 1983) [AUStamora]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot - yellow, darker center, lighter edges. Strong, myrrh fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 39" to 4' (100 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1983).

137 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UAngel Face (floribunda, Swim & Weeks 1968)

Floribunda. Mauve or purple blend. Flowers deep mauve-lavender, petal edges blushed ruby. Strong, citrus fragrance. Medium-large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, high-centered, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Swim & Weeks (1968).

136 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,Q,TTiffany (hybrid tea, Lindquist, 1953)

Hybrid Tea. Rose-pink, yellow undertones, salmon-pink shading. Strong, fruity, lemon, rose fragrance. Very large, very double, borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Width: 2' (60cm). Robert V. Lindquist (1953).

136 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VBuff Beauty (Hybrid Musk, Bentall, 1939)

Hybrid Musk, Shrub. Orange and yellow. Strong, tea rose fragrance. Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 4' to 10' (120 to 305 cm). Width of 4' to 8' (120 to 245 cm). Ann & John Bentall (1939).

135 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBlumenstadt Tulln
Cherry Parfait ™
Fire & Ice
Jubilé du Prince de Monaco ®
Saint Petersburg Testimonial® [MEIsponge]

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.