 Hybrid Tea Roses
Last updated March 2008
|
| Name |
Series |
Descriptive
Color |
Fragrance |
Approx
Size |
Coastal
Tolerant |
Disease
Resistant |
Shade
Tolerant |
Cutting |
Cold
Tolerant |
Heat
Tolerant |
Year
Intro |
Notes |
| Abbaye De
Cluny (Photo) |
Romantica Collection |
Apricot Yellow Blend |
Spicy Citrus |
5' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
1993 |
Hugh cupped blooms, beautiful garden display |
| Alleluia |
|
Cerise Red with Silver White Back |
Mild |
4' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
1980 |
|
| American Hero (Photo) |
|
Scarlet Red |
Mild Sweet |
5'-4' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2001 |
Nearly thornless |
| Aperitif (Photo) |
|
Sunny Yellow |
Slight Spice |
5'-6' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
1998 |
Refined, trouble free |
Apricot Candy 
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Apricot w/Pink Undertones |
Spice |
5' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
x |
2008 |
Non-fading in heat |
April in Paris
(Photo) |
|
Cream w/Pink Blush |
Strong Tea Rose |
5' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2008 |
|
Aromatherapy
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Dark Pink |
Strong Fruity |
5.5' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2005 |
Long-lasting cut flowers |
| Barbara Bush (Photo) |
|
Coral Pink, Ivory Blend |
Mild |
Tall |
x |
|
|
|
|
|
1991 |
|
Barbara Streisand
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Rich Lavender Blend |
Very Strong |
4' |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2000 |
|
| Baron de Rothchild |
|
Cherry Pink with White Reverse |
Strong Spicy |
4'-5' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
1968 |
|
Belle'roma
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Yellow Buds w/Pink Edge Blooms |
Strong |
4'-5' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2003 |
|
Beloved
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Bright Red |
Light |
5' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2002 |
Parent: Olympiad x Ingrid Bergman,
AKA: Cesar Chavez |
Betty White
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Blush Pink w/Apricot |
Strong |
4' |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
2004 |
Color, fragrance, antique rose form |
Bewitched
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Clean, Clear Pink |
Strong |
Tall |
x |
|
|
x |
|
|
1967 |
Likes cool weather |
| Billy Graham (Photo) |
|
Light Pink/Deep Pink Reverse |
Delicate Sweet |
5' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1999 |
Outstanding flowers, attractive buds |
Black Bacarra
(Photo) (Photo) |
Florist Series |
Black Red |
Light |
3' |
|
|
|
x |
|
x |
2001 |
Very dark red |
Black Magic
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Dark, Bright Red |
Mild |
5.5' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
1997 |
Mildew resistant, pedal substance |
| Blue Girl |
|
Lilac |
Strong Fruity |
Medium |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1964 |
|
| Brandy |
|
Warm Apricot Blend |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
x |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
1981 |
|
| Brigadoon |
|
Cream Blushing to Strawberry Coral |
Mild |
Tall |
|
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
1991 |
Big, dependable, gorgeous rose |
| Bronze Star (Photo) |
Memorial Rose |
Bronzy Copper |
Strong |
4'-5' |
|
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2002 |
Rewarding, few faults and all virtues |
Cabana
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Rose Pink w/Yellow Stripes |
Spicy |
5'-6' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2005 |
Green Thumb Award winner. Novel color |
Caroline de Monaco
(Photo) |
|
Creamy White |
Slight |
Medium |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
1990 |
Blooms throughout season |
| Celebrity |
|
Deep Yellow/Red Blend |
Mild |
Medium |
|
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1989 |
Red edges appear in cool weather |
| Centennial Star |
|
Golden Yellow unfold to Carmine Red |
Strong |
Tall |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
1997 |
|
| Change of Heart (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Medium Pink |
Moderate Spicy |
5' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2007 |
Unusual coloring |
| Chicago Peace |
|
Pink Yellow Blend |
Mild |
Medium |
|
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1962 |
Different warm blend for the Peace Family |
Chris Evert
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Melon Orange Blushing Red |
Moderate |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
|
|
|
1997 |
|
| Chrysler Imperial |
|
Velvety Dark Red |
Strong |
Low/
Medium |
No! |
|
|
x |
x |
x |
1952 |
|
Classic Woman
(Photo) |
Romantica Collection |
Pure White |
Mild Classic Rose |
6' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2008 |
Honors Traditional Home Magazine Classic Woman Award for Community service |
Condessa de Sastago
(Photo) (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Red-Orange, Yellow Reverse |
Strong |
4'-3' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
1932 |
|
| Desert Peace |
|
Gold Edged in Scarlet |
Mild |
Medium |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
1992 |
|
Diana,
Princess of Wales
(Photo) (Photo) |
Roses For A Cause |
Pink, Cream & Yellow |
Moderate |
Medium |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
1998 |
3 faces: Yellow-Pink, then Yellow, finally Cream-Pink |
| Dolly Parton (Photo) |
|
Lipstick Red |
Strong! |
4' |
|
|
|
x |
x |
x |
1983 |
|
| Double
Delight |
|
Cream Blushing Red |
Strong! |
Medium |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
1977 |
Award winner for fragrance |
| Eliza (Photo) |
|
Silvery Pink |
Slight |
3' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2004 |
Very bushy, vigorous |
| Elizabeth Taylor |
|
Shocking Deep Pink w/Smokey Edges |
Mild |
Medium |
|
|
|
x |
x |
x |
1985 |
Prefers warm climates |
| Elle (Photo) (Photo) |
AARS 2005 |
Shell Pink w/Yellow |
Strong Spice & Citrus |
3'-4' |
|
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2005 |
Compact for smaller spaces |
| Estelle |
|
Cinnamon Orange, Cream Reverse |
Slight |
Medium,
Upright |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2008 |
Descendent of Leonidas |
| Eternal Flame (Photo) |
Memorial Rose |
Soft Yellow |
Strong Citrus |
6' |
|
x |
|
x |
x |
|
2007 |
|
Falling In Love
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Warm Pink and Porcelain White |
Strong Rose & Fruit |
Medium
Upright |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2008 |
Prolific blooms |
Fire & Ice
(Photo) (Photo) |
Florist Series |
Red, White Reverse |
Slight |
Upright |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2008 |
Much more resistant to mildew than most Florist roses |
| First Prize |
|
Fushia and Pink |
Mild |
Medium-
Tall |
|
|
|
x |
x |
x |
1970 |
Breath-taking huge blooms |
Fragrant
Cloud
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Coral Red Orange |
Strong! |
Low/
Medium |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
x |
1967 |
Iridescent, intense fragrance |
Frederic Mistral
(photo) |
|
Light Pink |
Strong Old Rose |
Upright, 6' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
1996 |
Covered with blooms all Summer |
| French Perfume |
|
Light Yellow/Rose Pink |
Strong |
Tall |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
1994 |
|
| Full Sail (photo) |
|
Bright White |
Strong |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1998 |
|
| Gemini |
|
Coral-Pink & Cream Blend |
Light |
5.5' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2000 |
Exhibition quality, porcelain-like blooms |
| Gentle Giant |
Carruth |
Vibrant Pink w/Gold Center |
Moderate Fruity |
5'-6' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
Huge buds! |
Hamburg Girl (photo)
(photo) |
|
Salmon w/Yellow Reverse |
Strong Spicy |
3' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
1997 |
Robust, profuse blooms |
Heirloom (Photo)
(photo) (photo) |
|
Lavender Blend |
Strong |
Medium
/Tall |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
1972 |
Fragrant and Floriferous |
| Helmut
Schmidt |
|
Clear Yellow |
Moderate |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1979 |
|
Henry Fonda
(photo) (photo) |
|
Bright Yellow |
Mild |
Tall |
x |
x |
|
|
|
|
1995 |
Our most popular Yellow |
| Home & Family |
|
Porcelain White |
none |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2003 |
Strong stems, dark foliage and few thorns |
| Honor |
|
Satin White |
Mild |
Tall |
x |
x |
|
x |
|
x |
1980 |
|
Ingrid
Bergman
(photo) |
|
Clear Red |
Mild |
Medium |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
1984 |
Sophisticated red rose |
| In The Mood |
Carruth |
Red |
Slight |
4' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
| Jean Giono |
Romantica Collection |
Red-Purple Blend |
Clove Spice |
3' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
1994 |
|
| John F. Kennedy |
|
Greenish White |
Moderate |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
1965 |
Beautiful bud, long-lasting bloom |
| Just Joey |
|
Rich Apricot |
Strong |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
|
|
|
1972 |
|
| Kings Ransom |
|
Brilliant Yellow |
Moderate Sweet |
4'-5' |
|
|
|
x |
x |
x |
1962 |
|
Lasting Love
(photo) (photo) |
|
Dusky Red |
Strong! |
Medium |
|
|
|
x |
x |
x |
2005 |
Strong showy blooms |
| Leonidas |
Florist Series |
Cinnamon Orange & Copper |
Mild |
Medium |
No! |
No! |
|
x |
|
|
1995 |
Rich earthy colors, a challenge to grow |
Let Freedom Ring
(photo) (photo)
(photo) |
|
Bright Light Red |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2006 |
|
| Liv Tyler |
|
Coral Pink |
Ripe Apricot |
3'-4' |
x |
x |
|
x |
|
|
2007 |
AKA: Comtess de Provence |
Love & Peace (Photo)
(photo) |
|
Light Amber Pink |
Mild Fruity |
Medium |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
|
2001 |
Descendent from Peace |
Lovers Lane
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Red, Light Reverse |
Light |
Tall |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2002 |
|
| Marie Luise Marjan |
|
Creamy White w/Pink |
Moderate Spicy |
4' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
1999 |
|
Marilyn Monroe (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Apricot Cream, Green Wash |
Mild |
Tall-Full |
x |
x |
|
x |
|
Yes! |
2002 |
Daughter of Sunset Celebration and Saint Patrick. Goes with JFK |
Medallion
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Pastel Apricot |
Moderate |
Tall |
x |
x |
|
x |
|
x |
1972 |
Beautiful with Melody Parfumee |
Mellow Yellow (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) (Photo) |
|
Pure, Clear Yellow |
Mild |
Tall |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2001 |
Resistant to black spot |
| Memoire |
|
Pure White w/Cream |
Strong |
2'-3' |
|
x |
|
|
|
x |
1992 |
Typical wedding rose |
Memorial Day
(Photo) (Photo) |
AARS 2004 |
Lovely Clear Pink |
Strong |
4' |
|
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2002 |
|
| Michelangelo |
Romantica Collection |
Golden Yellow |
Strong |
4' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
1997 |
Opens to reveal dense old rose form |
Midas Touch
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Bright Yellow |
Moderate |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
|
1992 |
|
| Miss
All-American Beauty |
|
Medium Pink |
Strong |
Medium
/Tall |
|
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
1965 |
|
| Mister Lincoln |
|
Deep Red |
Strong! |
Very Tall |
No! |
|
|
x |
x |
x |
1964 |
Susceptible to mildew but worth it |
| Mon Cheri |
|
Medium Pink |
Mild |
4' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
1981 |
|
| Mondiale |
|
Salmon Pink |
Mild |
3' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
1993 |
Long-lasting cut flower |
| Moon Shadow (Photo) |
|
Lavender |
Strong |
Tall |
x |
x |
|
x |
|
|
1996 |
|
| Moonstone |
|
White edged in Pink |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
x |
1998 |
Takes the heat! |
Nancy Reagan (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Deep Apricot |
Sweet |
5' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2003 |
Great fragrance |
Neptune
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Lavender Blend |
Strong! |
4'-5' |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
|
2005 |
Free flowering |
| New Zealand |
|
Soft Creamy Pink |
Strong! |
Medium/
Tall |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
1991 |
Breathtaking in her simple, clean beauty |
Oklahoma
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Black Velvet Red |
Strong! |
Medium |
|
|
|
x |
x |
x |
1964 |
Rich, heady fragrance |
| Olympiad |
|
Stoplight Red |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
1983 |
|
| Opening Night |
|
Bright Red |
Mild |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
1998 |
|
Oregold
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Golden Yellow |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
|
x |
|
|
|
x |
1970 |
|
| Papa Meidiland |
|
Dark Velvety Crimson |
Strong |
Tall/
Upright |
|
No |
|
|
No |
|
1963 |
|
| Paradise |
|
Lavender w/Ruby Edges |
Moderate |
Medium |
x |
|
|
x |
|
x |
1978 |
Unusual color |
| Paris De
Yves St. Laurent |
Florist Series |
Salmon Pink |
Strong |
Medium |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
1994 |
|
Pascali (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Creamy White |
Mild |
Medium |
Yes! |
x |
|
x |
x |
|
1963 |
|
| Peace |
|
Yellow-Pink Blend |
Moderate |
Medium |
|
|
|
x |
x |
x |
1945 |
Infinitely famous rose |
Perfect Moment (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Yellow-Red Blend |
Mild |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
1991 |
A mans rose! |
Perfume Delight (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Deep Pink |
Strong! |
Medium
/Tall |
|
|
|
|
|
x |
1973 |
|
| Peter Mayle (Photo) |
Romantica Collection |
Deep Pink |
Strong |
5' |
|
|
|
x |
|
x |
2001 |
Large, long-lasting blooms |
Pink Traviata
(Photo) (Photo) |
Romantica Collection |
Deep Pink |
Slight |
Tall/
Upright |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2006 |
large blooms resemble Old Garden Rose |
Pope John Paul II (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Luminous White |
Strong Citrus |
4'-5' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2007 |
Best exhibition white rose |
| Princesse De Monaco (Photo) (Photo) (Photo) |
|
Ivory/Edged Cherry Pink |
Moderate |
Medium |
|
x |
|
x |
|
x |
1982 |
Gorgeous full, feminine rose |
| Pristine |
|
Pink and White Blend |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
x |
x |
|
x |
|
x |
1978 |
|
| Queen Mary II (Photo) |
|
Pure White |
Strong Rose & Banana |
3'-4' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2005 |
|
| Rio Samba |
|
Yellow Orange w/Red Edge |
Mild |
Tall |
x |
|
|
x |
|
|
1991 |
|
Ronald Reagan
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Brilliant Red, White Reverse |
Mild |
6' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2003 |
|
| Rosie O'Donnell |
|
Pure Red with Yellow Reverse |
Mild |
Medium |
|
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
1998 |
Robust, excellent cut rose |
| Rouge Royale (Photo) |
Romantica Collection |
Burgundy, Raspberry |
Strong |
4' |
|
|
|
x |
|
x |
2002 |
AKA: Caruso |
| Royal Amethyst |
|
Blended Lavender |
Strong Fruity |
Medium
/Tall |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
1989 |
Parents Angle Face x Blue Moon |
Schwarze Madonna
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Velvety Black-Red |
Slight |
3' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
1992 |
Vigorous, well branched |
| Sebastian Kneipp |
|
Creamy White w/Yellow Pink Center |
Strong Sweet |
4'-2' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
1995 |
|
| Secret (Photo) (Photo) |
|
Ivory Pink Blend |
Strong |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
1992 |
|
| Sheer Bliss |
|
Creamy White/Soft Pink Blend |
Strong |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
x |
|
|
1985 |
|
| Sheer Magic |
JP Ultimate |
Cream-Edged in Coral |
Light Spicy |
5' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2007 |
JP Rose of the Year |
| Signature |
|
Deep Pink Blend |
Mild |
Tall |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
1996 |
Magnificent in garden and bouquet |
| Solstice (Photo) (Photo) |
|
Light Yellow |
Light Licorice |
5'-6' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2006 |
Vigorous, well branched |
| Spellbound (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Deep Coral to Pink |
Light Spicy |
5' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2006 |
Remarkable presence and staying power |
| St
Patrick |
|
Yellow/Gold Blend |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
x |
x |
|
x |
|
x |
1995 |
Loves the heat! |
| Stainless Steel |
|
Silvery Blue |
Strong! |
Tall |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
x |
1996 |
Stronger version of Sterling Silver |
| Sterling Silver |
|
Silvery Lavender |
Strong |
Medium |
No! |
No! |
|
x |
|
|
1957 |
A long-standing favorite |
| Sterntaler |
Kordes |
Medium Yellow |
Strong |
|
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2004 |
International Award Winner |
| Strike It Rich (Photo) (Photo) |
AARS 2007 |
Deep Golden Yellow, Red Accents |
Strong Spicy |
5'-6' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2007 |
|
Sunset
Celebration
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Orange Blend |
Moderate |
Medium |
x |
|
|
x |
|
x |
1994 |
Bountiful flowers |
Sunstruck (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Gold and Apricot |
Slight |
5' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2006 |
Bright yellow peacock-like fan on reverse of each pedal |
| Sweet Promise |
Romantica Collection |
Deep Salmon |
Strong Old Rose |
6' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2007 |
Long lasting cut flower |
Sweet Surrender
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Silvery Pink |
Strong |
Medium |
|
|
|
|
x |
x |
1983 |
|
| Tahitian Sunset |
AARS 2006 |
Orange, Yellow and Pink |
Strong Anise |
Upright
Medium |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
Well branched |
The McCartney Rose
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Deep Rosy Pink |
Strong |
Tall |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
1991 |
5 inch blooms |
Tiffany (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Phlox Pink/Yellow Blend |
Strong! |
Tall |
|
x |
|
x |
|
x |
1955 |
|
| Tineke |
|
Crystal White |
none |
5' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
1989 |
|
| Touch of
Class |
|
Pink/Coral Blend |
Mild |
Tall |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
x |
1984 |
High rated exhibition rose |
| Traviata |
Romantica Collection |
Clear Red to Rich Burgundy |
Mild |
4'-5' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
1998 |
|
| Tropicana |
|
Coral Orange |
Moderate |
Tall |
|
|
|
x |
x |
x |
1960 |
|
| Truly Yours |
|
Soft Clear Pink |
Moderate Fruity |
Medium Compact |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2006 |
Showy in small spaces. Perfect in a pot |
| Valencia |
Kordes |
Soft Apricot |
Strong |
3'-4' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
1989 |
Strong rose |
| Veterans' Honor |
Roses for a Cause |
Bright Red |
Mild |
5' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
x |
1995 |
Perfect for cutting |
| Voluptuous! (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Deep Pink |
Light, Sweet |
5' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2005 |
JP Rose of the Year |
| Voodoo (Photo) |
|
Peachy Yellow Blend |
Strong |
Tall |
x |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
1984 |
|
| We Salute You |
Carruth |
Orange and Pink |
Moderate Spicy |
5' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
Welcome Home (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Light Yellow |
Moderate Licorice |
5'-6' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2007 |
|
| Whisper (Photo) |
|
White Vanilla Cream |
Musk |
5'-6' |
|
|
|
|
x |
x |
2003 |
|
| White Majesty |
Florist Series |
Pure White |
none |
Medium/
Upright |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2006 |
Sport of Paris de Yves St. Lauren |
Wildfire (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Orange w/Light Yellow Reverse |
Mild |
5' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 |
|
Yves Piaget
(Photo) (Photo) |
Romantica Collection |
