HYBRID ROSE SPECIES LIST

Planted 2007-2008

 

 

 

IN ENGLISH GARDEN AREA:

ANGEL FACE. Floribunda/Cluster. Mauve or purple blend. Strong old rose fragrance.  30 petals.  Average diameter 3". Double (17-25 petals), ruffled bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season, occasional repeat later in the season.  Height of 36" to 4'.  Width of 36". Susceptible to blackspot. (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

CHERRY PARFAIT. Floribunda/ClusterRed blend, red and white blooms. Mild, sweet fragrance. 35 to 40 petals. Average diameter 4". Large, cupped, flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Pointed, ovoid buds.  Glossy, dark green foliage. Height of 28" to 35". Width of 32". Requires winter protection if temperatures drop below freezing. (K&M/James Mills - Fortuniana)

CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE. English Rose (David Austin), ShrubOrange-red. Moderate tea rose fragrance. Large, very full (3" diameter with 41 petals) bloom form in small clusters. Occasional repeat later in the season. Short, bushy, well-branched growth habit. Medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.  Height of up to 35". (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

DON JUAN. Climber/Hybrid Tea. Dark red blooms. Heavy old rose fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the seasons. Climbing growth habit with height of 8' to 10'. (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

DOUBLE DELIGHT. Hybrid Tea/Large-FloweredRed blend, red and white, red edge blooms. Strong spicy fragrance. Average diameter 5". Double (17-25 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season, with occasional late repeat. Red darkens with increased sun exposure. (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

FAIRY MEIDILAND. Meilland Shrub. Medium pink to brilliant pink blooms. Average diameter 2.5". Semi-double to double, cluster-flowered bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. Compact, dense growth habit. Height of up to 24" with width of up to 36". (Wayside Gardens - Self)

FRAGRANT CLOUD. Hybrid Tea/Large-FloweredOrange-red and orange-red blend blooms. Strong, damask fragrance. 27 to 30 petals. Occasional repeat later in the season. Height of 30" to 5'. Width of 24". Susceptible to mildew and blackspot. Requires winter protection if temperature drops below freezing. (Teas/Weeks - Huey)

GOLD MEDAL. Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea/Large-Flowered. Medium yellow blooms. Mild, fruity, spicy tea fragrance. 30 to 40 petals. Average diameter 4.5". Double (17-25 petals), high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout season. Height of 30" to 5'. Flower lasts extremely well. Very disease resistant. Requires winter protection if temperatures drop below freezing. (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

GOLDEN CELEBRATION. English Rose (David Austin), Shrub. Deep yellow blooms. Strong fragrance. 55 to 75 petals. Large, double, cupped bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. Height of 4' to 5'. Width of up to 4'. Susceptible to blackspot. Requires winter protection if temperatures drop below freezing. (Heirloom Roses - Self)

HONEY PERFUME. Floribunda/Cluster Flowered. Apricot and apricot blend blooms. Strong, spicy fragrance. 26-40 petals. Average diameter 4.25". Medium, full, in large clusters bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. Medium, compact, upright, well-branched growth habit. Large, glossy, dark green foliage. Height of 36" to 42". Width of 24" to 30". Very vigorous. (Teas/Weeks - Huey)

Rose photo courtesy of Shmoopy's Garden

HOT COCOA. Floribunda/Cluster Flowered. Russet blooms. Mild, fruity fragrance. 25 to 30 petals. Average diameter 4". Large, double, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 42". Width of 4-1/2'. Very disease resistant. (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

KOLNER KARNEVAL aka BLUE GIRL. Mauve and mauve blend blooms. Strong fragrance. 35 to 40 petals. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 30" to 36". Requires winter protection if temperatures drop below freezing. (Heirloom Roses - Self)

LACE CASCADE, Cl. Large-flowered climber. White, near white and white blend blooms. Mild sweet fragrance. 20 to 40 petals. Average diameter 4". Occasional repeat later in the season. Dark green, glossy foliage. Climbing growth habit. Height of 7'. Very disease resistant(MerryGro - Fortuniana)

MIDNIGHT BLUE. Shrub. Deep velvet purple, reverse slightly lighter than the upper surface. Strong, clove, spicy fragrance. 17 to 25 petals. Average diameter 2.75". Strong to medium, double, in large clusters bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. Short, bushy, compact growth habit. Susceptible to blackspot. Medium, semi-glossy, light green foliage. Height of 24" to 32". (Roses Unlimited - Self)

MISTER LINCOLN. Hybrid Tea/Large-Flowered. Dark red blooms. Strong damask fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 36" to 6'. Width of 24". Susceptible to blackspot, but vigorous grower(MerryGro- Fortuniana)

MOONSTONE. Hybrid Tea/Large-Flowered. Pink blend, white, near white and white blend, pink edge blooms. Mild, spicy, tea fragrance. 34 to 42 petals. Average diameter 4.75". Large double, high-centered to flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Occasional repeat later in the season. LONG stem length of 18" to 28" with vase life of 4 to 5 days. Very disease resistant. Requires winter protection if temperatures drop below freezing(K&M/James Mills - Fortuniana)

NEW DAWN. Large-Flowered Climber, Hybrid Wichurana - circa 1930. Silvery, bluish-pink blooms. Strong fragrance. Medium, semi-double to double bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. Climbing growth habit. Height of 10'. Width of up to 8'. Very disease resistant. Requires winter protection if temperatures drop below freezing. This rose blooms on old wood, so do not prune. SHADE TOLERANT. (Heirloom Roses - Self)

PAT AUSTIN. English Rose (David Austin), Shrub. Orange-red and orange-red blend blooms. Strong old-rose tea fragrance. Large, cupped bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. Height of 42" to 5'. Width of 42". Requires winter protection if temperatures drop below freezing. (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

PEACE. Hybrid Tea/Large-Flowered. Yellow blend, pink edge blooms. Strong, sweet fragrance. 43 petals. Average diameter 6". Double, cupped, high-centered bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. Height of 4' to 6-1/2'. Width of up to 36". Requires winter protection if temperatures drop below freezing.  (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

PERFUME DELIGHT. Hybrid Tea/Large-Flowered. Medium pink blooms. Strong damask fragrance. 30 petals. Large, full, button-eye, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of up to 4'. Width of up to 36". (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

PETITE PINK SCOTCH. Found Rose, Hybrid Wichurana, ShrubPink. Occasional repeat later in the season. Width of 36" to 4'. Sprawling groundcover. (Roses Unlimited - Self)

POP WARNER. Hybrid Tea/Large-Flowered. Pink blend, white and pink blooms. Mild fragrance. 26 to 40 petals. Average diameter 5". Large, full, exhibition bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 4' to 5'(K&M/James Mills - Fortuniana)

RAINBOW'S END, Cl. Climber, Miniature. Yellow blend, red edge blooms. No fragrance. 30 to 36 petals. Average diameter 1.75". High-centered, ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Climbing growth habit. Height of 6' to 12'. Susceptible to blackspot. SHADE TOLERANT. (Nor'East Miniature Roses - Self)

RED CASCADE. Climber, Miniature. Dark red, crimson-red blooms. Mild fragrance. Average diameter 1". Full bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Climbing growth habit. Height of 12' to 18'. Can be used for ground cover. Very disease resistant(Nor'East Roses - Self)

ST. PATRICK. Hybrid Tea/Large-Flowered. Yellow blend blooms with greenish tinge. Mild sweet fragrance. 40 petals. Average diameter 5.5" Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Thornless or near-thornless growth habit. Height of 39" to 5'. Requires winter protection if temperatures drop below freezing. (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

SIXTEEN CANDLES. Floribunda/Cluster Flowered. Light peachy-pink blooms. Moderate, sweet fragrance. Average diameter 4". High-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Compact, upright, well-branched growth habit. Glossy, dark foliage. Height of 36" to 42". (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

TEASING GEORGIA. English Rose (David Austin), Shrub. Medium yellow blooms. Medium tea rose fragrance. 41 petals. Average diameter 3.25". Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 42". A good subject for pegging. (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

TOUCH OF CLASS. Hybrid Tea/Large-Flowered. All American Award Winner. Orange-pink and orange-pink blend blooms. Light sweet fragrance. 25 to 35 petals. Average diameter 6". Large bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 5' to 6'. Width of 24". Susceptible to mildew. Requires winter protection if temperatures drop below freezing(MerryGro - Fortuniana)

TUSCAN SUN. Floribunda/Cluster Flowered. Apricot and apricot blend blooms. Mild, spicy fragrance. Up to 25 petals. Average diameter 4". Full, cluster-flowered, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Pointed, ovoid buds. Medium, well-branched growth habit. Glossy, dark green foliage. Height of 36" to 4'. Susceptible to blackspot. (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

VETERANS' HONOR. Hybrid Tea/Large-Flowered. Medium to dark red with pointed ovoid buds. Raspberry fragrance. 25 to 30 petals. Average diameter 5.5". Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 4' to 5'. Requires winter protection if temperature drops below freezing. (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

WHITE MEIDILAND. Meilland Shrub. White, near white and white blend blooms. Slight fragrance. Height of 24". Width of 4' to 7'. Used as a sprawling groundcover or hedge. Very disease resistant. Shade tolerant(Gift from Constants - Self)

 

IN LATTICED CORNER AREA:

AUTUMN SPLENDOR. Mini-Flora, Miniature. Yellow, gold and orange with an occasional touch of red. Large for a miniature. Mild fragrance. 26 to 40 petals. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 24" to 40". (Nor'East Roses - Self)

BABY KATIE. Miniature. Pastel pink and ivory blend with sharply pointed centers. Mild fragrance. 28 petals.  Average diameter 1.5".  Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Bushy, compact growth habit. Height of 12" to 16"(Chamblee's Rose Nursery - Self)

EVELYN. English Rose (David Austin), Shrub. Apricot or apricot blend. Strong fragrance.  40 petals.  Large, full, rosette bloom form.  Occasional repeat later in the season. Height of 42" to 5'.  Width of 30" to 4'. Does not tolerate shade. (High Country Roses - Self)

VOODOO. Hybrid Tea/Large-Flowered. Orange blend. Strong fragrance.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of up to 5'. In the test field, this rose was nicknamed "Mister Clean" because it was quite disease-resistant. (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

 

IN SECRET GARDEN:

BELINDA'S DREAM. Shrub. Pink. Moderate, fruity, raspberry fragrance.  45 petals.  Medium-large, very double bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Medium, arching, bushy, lax growth habit. Great hardiness and disease resistance, low maintenance and very free blooming. (Roses Unlimited - Self / Cool Roses - Fortuniana)

BLUSH NOISETTE. Noisette - circa 1817. Blush white blooms. Strong fragrance. Height of 6'. Flowers are cupped and double, appearing frequently throughout the growing season but especially abundant in the fall. William Paul, the 19th century nurseryman reported, "I have seen these roses blooming unchecked amid the early storms of winter." One of the few Noisettes that maintains a nice bush form while displaying large, blousy flowers for which Noisettes are known. This rose is ideally suited as a pillar rose. (Antique Rose Emporium via Harb's Oasis - Self / Cool Roses - Fortuniana)

BUFF BEAUTY. Hybrid Musk Climber - circa 1939. Apricot blooms. Strong, sweet fragrance. Height of 10'-12' when trained as a climber. Heavy spring bloom, sporadic summer blooms followed by heavy fall flush. Color varies with seasons from shades of yellow to apricot.  Tolerant of some shade and indifferent soil.   Shy bloomer the first year. Earthkind. (Chamblee's Rose Nursery - Self)

BURGUNDY ICEBERG. Floribunda/ClusterDark red to deep purple with lighter reverse; dark burgundy red stamens and anthers.  Average diameter 3.75".  Full (26-40 petals), cupped-to-flat, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  Pointed, ovoid buds. Bushy, rounded growth habit.  Semi-glossy foliage.  5 leaflets. Height of 30" to 35".  Width of 31" to 39". SHADE TOLERANT. (Teas/Weeks Roses - Huey)

CALDWELL PINK (aka Pink Pet). Polyantha - Found rose. Light rose blooms that fade to white. No fragrance. Height of 3'. Width of 3'. Compact, rounded growth habit. Traditional pass-along plant in the New Orleans area.  (Antique Rose Emporium - Self)

CAREFREE BEAUTY (aka Katy Road Pink). Shrub - Found rose. Medium rose blooms. Mild apple fragrance. Height of 3'-4'. Width of 3'-4'. Considered one of the best for Fall color by Baton Rouge Rose Society. This is one of the most popular of Dr. Buck's roses.   Needs little care and it blooms all the time.  Has lots of orange-red hips. Remove "spent" blooms to encourage heavier bloom. Earthkind. (Chamblee's Rose Nursery - Self / Cool Roses - Fortuniana)

CECILE BRUNNER, EVERBLOOMING Cl. Climber, Polyantha - circa 1881. Delicate, soft pink sweetheart blooms. Spicy, sweet, tea fragrance. 30 petals. Average diameter 1.5". Small bloom form. Height of 15' to 20'. Continual bloom. SHADE TOLERANT. (Heirloom Roses - Self)

CRAMOISI SUPERIEUR, CL. China Climber - circa 1885 (non-climbing circa 1832). Crimson red blooms. Light, fruity fragrance. Height of 10'-15'. Width of 8'-10'. Very vigorous climbing habit with survivor instincts. Good for pillars, trellises and fence rows. This "bulletproof" rose is highly recommended for beginners. (Antique Rose Emporium - Self)

DUCHER. China - circa 1869. Pure white blooms. Fruity fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 3'. Width of 3'. Smaller than most Chinas, so it is a good for containers. Vigorous, compact, bushy growth habit. Tolerates heat, sun and various soil conditions. Earthkind. (Chamblee's Rose Nursery - Self)

EDEN, Cl. Large-flowered Climber. Pink blend, white and pink blooms. Mild fragrance. 55 to 60 petals. Average diameter 3". Large, double, globular bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. Climbing growth habit. Height of 39" to 12'. Very disease resistant(Heirloom - Self)

ELLE. Hybrid Tea/Large-Flowered. Orange-pink and orange-pink blend blooms. Strong, citrus, spicy fragrance. 50 to 55 petals. Average diameter 5". Large, very full, borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Pointed, ovoid buds. Short, bushy, compact growth habit. Large, glossy, dark green foliage. Height of 36" to 5'. Very disease resistant. Requires winter protection if temperatures drop below freezing. (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

FAIRY. Polyantha Shrub - circa 1932. Light pink. Mild fragrance.  25 petals.  Average diameter 1.5".  Small, double bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. Height of 24" to 4' (60 to 120 cm).  Width of 24" to 4'. Used for groundcover.  Very disease resistant. SHADE TOLERANT. (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

LAVAGLUT. Floribunda. Dark red blooms. Mild fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, exhibition, in large clusters bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Medium, upright growth habit. Height of 24" to 36". Excellent container rose. Very disease resistant. (K&M/James Mills - Fortuniana)

MADAME ALFRED CARRIERE, Cl. Noisette - circa 1879. White, near white and white blend blooms. Strong fragrance. Double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 8' to 25'. Width of 10'. Susceptible to mildew. This rose blooms on old wood, so do not prune. SHADE TOLERANT. (Heirloom Roses - Self)

MARIE PAVIE. Polyantha - circa 1888. Creamy white blooms. Musk fragrance. Height of 2'-3'. Width of 3'. Compact, bushy growth habit with very few thorns. Once established, blooms "full blast" from spring - frost. Semi-double, medium clusters, pink buds open to blush white. Recommended for novice gardeners. This rose is considered "bulletproof" by Chamblee's Nursery. SHADE TOLERANT. (Antique Rose Emporium via Harb's Oasis - Self)

MISS BEHAVIN'. Floribunda/Cluster Flowered. Deep pink. Lighter reverse on blooms. Mild, apple fragrance. 25 to 30 petals. Average diameter 3.5". Medium bloom form. Average stem length 12" to 16". Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 40" to 44". Width of 32" to 36". Very disease resistant. (MerryGro - Fortuniana)

PINKIE, Cl. Polyantha, Climbing. Medium pink blooms. Mild fragrance. Double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Climbing, thornless (or near thornless) growth habit. Height of 5' to 9'. Width of 7' to 13'. (Heirloom Roses - Self)

SEA FOAM. Shrub. Creamy white blooms. Slight fragrance. Height of 2'. Width of 4'-6'. Grows in the White House rose garden as a short growing rambler. Vigorous, spreading growth habit. Can be trained as a climber or ground cover. Earthkind. (Chamblee's Rose Nursery - Self)

SOMBREUIL. Climbing Tea - circa 1850. Creamy white blooms. Superb tea fragrance. Height of 12'. Width of 4'. Vigorous, dense growth habit, but with many thorns. Very resistant to mildew. Blooms seem to glow in the moonlight. One of the most beautiful and popular of all the old roses. SHADE TOLERANT. (Chamblee's Rose Nursery - Self / Cool Roses - Fortuniana)

SOUVENIR DE LA MALMAISON. Bourbon - circa 1843. Flesh pink blooms. Strong, spicy fragrance. Height of 2'-3'. Width of 2'-3'. Compact, spreading, dwarf, bushy growth habit. Good for small areas or containers. Malmaison was the estate outside of Paris for Empress Josephine, a great rose lover. Prefers warmth. Perhaps the best known of all old roses. Easy to grow. Good cut flower. SHADE TOLERANT. (High Country Roses - Self / Cool Roses - Fortuniana)

SOUVENIR DE LA MALMAISON, CL. Boubon Climber - circa 1893. Flesh pink blooms. Very fragrant. Reaches up to 8' high by 8' wide. Vigorous, upright growth habit. Advertised by Chamblee's as one of the best climbers around. SHADE TOLERANT. (Chamblee's Rose Nursery - Self)

SPICE. China - Found rose - circa 1919. Blush pink blooms. Strong spice fragrance. Upright, bushy growth habit.  Height of 3'-4'. Width of 3'-4'. This is one of the Bermuda "mystery roses", and is a candidate for the identity of the lost 'Hume's Blush'. Earthkind. (Chamblee's Rose Nursery - Self)


IN FRONT FLOWER BED BY DOOR:

KNOCKOUT. Landscape Shrub rose. Red blend. Tea fragrance. Single blossoms with 7 petals.  Average diameter 3.5". Single (4-8 petals) bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season; longest bloom cycle of any rose observed to date. Height of 24" to 42" (60 to 105 cm). Width of 36". Shade tolerant. Disease resistance to blackspot is exhibited. Very susceptible to spider mites. Requires winter protection if the wind chill factor is forecast to drop below 20 F. (Naylor's True Value Garden Center)