 Hybrid Tea Roses
Last updated March 2010
Elegant, urn-shaped buds open into large, full,
high-centered flowers carried on long stems. Garden cultivars produce
flowers continuously late spring through frost, and bushes typically
grow 3 to 6 feet (1 to 1.8 m) tall in an upright habit. Represented by more
than seven thousand cultivars, the hybrid tea is the world's favorite rose
for exhibition and florist use. It is the progenitor of several other major
modern classes. |
|
Name |
Series |
Descriptive
Color |
Fragrance |
Appr.
Size |
ARS Rating |
Coastal
Toler. |
Disease
Resist. |
Shade
Toler. |
Cutting |
Heat
Toler. |
Year
Intro |
Notes |
| Abbaye De
Cluny (Photo) |
Romantica Collection |
Apricot Yellow Blend |
Spicy Citrus |
5' |
7.7 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
1993 |
Hugh cupped blooms, beautiful garden display |
Amelia  |
Florist Series |
True red |
|
|
|
|
|
|
x |
|
2010 |
Long stem beauty, great for cutting |
Apricot Candy
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Apricot w/Pink Undertones |
Spice |
5' |
7.2 |
|
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' |
7.2 |
|
|
|
x |
|
2005 |
Long-lasting cut flowers—own root |
| Artistry |
AARS |
Coral Orange |
Light Sweet |
4' |
7.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Barbara Bush (Photo) |
|
Coral Pink, Ivory Blend |
Mild |
Tall |
7.5 |
x |
|
|
|
|
1991 |
|
Barbra Streisand
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Rich Lavender Blend |
Very Strong |
4' |
7.1 |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
2000 |
|
| Baronne de Rothschild |
|
Cherry Red w/cream reverse |
Strong Spicy |
Tall, Upright |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1968 |
|
Bella'roma
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Yellow Buds w/Pink Edge Blooms |
Strong |
4'-5' |
7.5 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2003 |
|
Beloved
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Bright Red |
Light |
5' |
7.4 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2002 |
Parent: Olympiad x Ingrid Bergman,
AKA: Cesar Chavez |
Betty White
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Blush Pink w/Apricot |
Strong |
4' |
7.7 |
|
x |
|
|
|
2004 |
Color, fragrance, antique rose form |
Bewitched
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Clean, Clear Pink |
Strong |
Tall |
7.7 |
x |
|
|
x |
|
1967 |
Likes cool weather |
| Big Purple |
|
Violet-Mauve |
Strong |
4'-5' |
|
x |
x |
|
x |
|
1985 |
|
| Billy Graham (Photo) |
|
Light Pink/Deep Pink Reverse |
Delicate Sweet |
5' |
7.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
1999 |
Outstanding flowers, attractive buds—own root |
Black Bacarra
(Photo) (Photo) |
Florist Series |
Black Red |
Light |
3' |
7.0 |
|
|
|
x |
x |
2001 |
Very dark red |
Black Magic
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Dark, Bright Red |
Mild |
5.5' |
7.7 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
1997 |
Mildew resistant, pedal substance |
| Blue Girl |
|
Lilac |
Strong Fruity |
Medium |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1964 |
|
| Brandy |
|
Warm Apricot Blend |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
7.4 |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
1981 |
|
| Brigadoon |
|
Cream Blushing to Strawberry Coral |
Mild |
Tall |
7.8 |
|
x |
x |
x |
x |
1991 |
Big, dependable, gorgeous rose |
| Broadway |
|
Yellow, Pink edge |
Strong Spicey |
Medium
/Tall |
7.0 |
|
|
|
x |
|
1986 |
Upright |
| Bronze Star (Photo) |
Memorial Rose |
Bronzy Copper |
Strong |
4'-5' |
7.6 |
|
x |
|
x |
x |
2002 |
Rewarding, few faults and all virtues |
Cabana
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Rose Pink w/Yellow Stripes |
Spicy |
5'-6' |
7.5 |
|
|
|
x |
|
2005 |
Green Thumb Award winner. Novel color |
| California Dreaming |
|
White, Dark Pink Edge |
Strong Citrus |
3'-4' |
+ |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
|
Caroline de Monaco
(Photo) |
|
Creamy White |
Slight |
Medium |
7.4 |
|
|
|
x |
|
1990 |
Blooms throughout season |
| Centennial Star |
|
Golden Yellow unfold to Carmine Red |
Strong |
Tall |
7.7 |
|
|
|
x |
|
1997 |
|
| Change of Heart (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Medium Pink |
Moderate Spicy |
5' |
7.4 |
|
|
|
x |
|
2007 |
Unusual coloring |
| Chicago Peace |
|
Pink Yellow Blend |
Mild |
Medium |
7.7 |
|
x |
|
|
x |
1962 |
Different warm blend for the Peace Family |
Chris Evert
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Melon Orange Blushing Red |
Moderate |
Medium |
7.5 |
x |
x |
|
|
|
1997 |
|
| Chrysler Imperial |
|
Velvety Dark Red |
Strong |
Low/
Medium |
7.8 |
No! |
|
|
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 |
| Color Me Pink |
|
Pink, Cream Reverse |
Tea |
5'-6' |
+ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Elegant Lady
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Pink, Cream & Yellow |
Moderate |
Medium |
7.5 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
1998 |
AKA: Diana, Princess of Wales. 3 faces: Yellow-Pink, then Yellow, finally Cream-Pink |
| Dolly Parton (Photo) |
|
Lipstick Red |
Strong! |
4' |
7.5 |
|
|
|
x |
x |
1983 |
|
| Double
Delight |
|
Cream Blushing Red |
Strong! |
Medium |
8.4 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
1977 |
Award winner for fragrance |
| Elizabeth Taylor |
|
Shocking Deep Pink w/Smokey Edges |
Mild |
Medium |
8.4 |
|
|
|
x |
x |
1985 |
Prefers warm climates |
| Elle (Photo) (Photo) |
AARS 2005 |
Shell Pink w/Yellow |
Strong Spice & Citrus |
3'-4' |
7.7 |
|
x |
|
x |
x |
2005 |
Compact for smaller spaces |
| Estelle |
|
Cinnamon Orange, Cream Reverse |
Slight |
Medium |
|
|
|
|
x |
|
2008 |
Upright, Descendent of Leonidas |
| Eternal Flame (Photo) |
Memorial Rose |
Soft Yellow |
Strong Citrus |
6' |
7.7 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2007 |
|
Falling In Love
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Warm Pink and Porcelain White |
Strong Rose & Fruit |
Medium |
7.9 |
|
|
|
x |
|
2008 |
Upright, Prolific blooms |
Fire and Ice
(Photo) (Photo) |
Florist Series |
Red, White Reverse |
Slight |
Upright |
|
|
|
|
x |
|
2008 |
Much more resistant to mildew than most Florist roses |
| Firefighter |
|
Dusky Velvet Red |
Intense Old Rose |
Medium
/Tall |
7.7 |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
Cooler temps give best reds |
| First Prize |
|
Fushia and Pink |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
8.2 |
|
|
|
x |
x |
1970 |
Breath-taking huge blooms |
Fragrant
Cloud
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Coral Red Orange |
Strong! |
Low/
Medium |
8.1 |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1967 |
Iridescent, intense fragrance |
Frederic Mistral
(photo) |
|
Light Pink |
Strong Old Rose |
Upright, 6' |
7.9 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
1996 |
Covered with blooms all Summer |
| Full Sail (photo) |
|
Bright White |
Strong |
Medium |
7.3 |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
1998 |
|
| Gemini |
|
Coral-Pink & Cream Blend |
Light |
5.5' |
8.2 |
|
|
|
x |
|
2000 |
Exhibition quality, porcelain-like blooms |
| Gentle Giant |
Carruth |
Vibrant Pink w/Gold Center |
Moderate Fruity |
5'-6' |
7.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
Huge buds! |
| Green Romantica |
Romantica Collection |
Green Hues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
x |
|
2010 |
|
Heirloom (Photo)
(photo) (photo) |
|
Lavender Blend |
Strong |
Medium
/Tall |
7.1 |
|
x |
|
|
|
1972 |
Fragrant and Floriferous |
| Helmut
Schmidt |
|
Clear Yellow |
Moderate |
Medium |
7.3 |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
1979 |
|
Henry Fonda
(photo) (photo) |
|
Bright Yellow |
Mild |
Tall |
7.3 |
x |
x |
|
|
|
1995 |
Our most popular Yellow |
| Home & Family |
|
Porcelain White |
none |
Medium |
7.5 |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
2003 |
Strong stems, dark foliage and few thorns |
| Honor |
|
Satin White |
Mild |
Tall |
7.6 |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
1980 |
|
| Hotel California |
|
Clean, even medium Yellow |
Slight |
Medium
/Tall |
|
|
|
|
x |
|
|
Best color and flower size in cooler temps. Large, fully double blooms. |
Ingrid
Bergman
(photo) |
|
Clear Red |
Mild |
Medium |
7.8 |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
1984 |
Sophisticated red rose |
| In The Mood |
Carruth |
Red |
Slight |
4' |
7.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
| John F. Kennedy |
|
Greenish White |
Moderate |
Medium |
6.3 |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
1965 |
Beautiful bud, long-lasting bloom |
| Just Joey |
|
Rich Apricot |
Strong |
Medium |
|
x |
x |
|
|
|
1972 |
|
| Kardinal |
Florist Series |
Dark Red |
|
|
8.5 |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
|
| Kings Ransom |
|
Brilliant Yellow |
Moderate Sweet |
4'-5' |
6.4 |
|
|
|
x |
x |
1962 |
|
| Lady Bird |
JP Ultimate |
Coral-Orange |
Light Spicey |
5'-6' |
+ |
|
|
|
x |
|
2009 |
10% net sales supports Lady Bird Johnson's Wildflower Center—own root |
Lasting Love
(photo) (photo) |
|
Dusky Red |
Strong! |
Medium |
|
|
|
|
x |
x |
2005 |
Strong showy blooms |
| Legends |
Oprah Winfrey |
Ruby Red |
Moderate Fruity |
Medium
/Tall |
+ |
|
|
|
x |
|
2009 |
Upright, monstrous buds & blooms |
| Leonidas |
Florist Series |
Cinnamon Orange & Copper |
Mild |
Medium |
6.8 |
|
|
|
x |
|
1995 |
Rich earthy colors, a challenge to grow |
| Liv Tyler |
|
Coral Pink |
Ripe Apricot |
3'-4' |
8.0 |
x |
x |
|
x |
|
2007 |
AKA: Comtess de Provence |
Love & Peace (Photo)
(photo) |
|
Light Amber Pink |
Mild Fruity |
Medium |
7.8 |
x |
|
|
x |
|
2001 |
Descendent from Peace |
Lovers Lane
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Red, Light Reverse |
Light |
Tall |
7.4 |
|
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 |
7.9 |
x |
x |
|
x |
Yes! |
2002 |
Daughter of Sunset Celebration and Saint Patrick. Goes with JFK |
Mellow Yellow (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) (Photo) |
|
Pure, Clear Yellow |
Mild |
Tall |
7.8 |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
2001 |
Resistant to black spot |
Memorial Day
(Photo) (Photo) |
AARS 2004 |
Lovely Clear Pink |
Strong |
4' |
7.7 |
|
x |
|
x |
x |
2002 |
|
| Michelangelo |
Romantica Collection |
Golden Yellow |
Strong |
4' |
7.6 |
|
|
|
x |
|
1997 |
Opens to reveal dense old rose form |
Midas Touch
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Bright Yellow |
Moderate |
Medium |
7.5 |
x |
x |
|
x |
|
1992 |
|
| Miss
All-American Beauty |
|
Medium Pink |
Strong |
Medium
/Tall |
7.7 |
|
x |
|
x |
x |
1965 |
|
| Mister Lincoln |
|
Deep Red |
Strong! |
Very Tall |
7.5 |
|
|
|
x |
x |
1964 |
Susceptible to mildew but worth it |
| Mon Cheri |
|
Medium Pink |
Mild |
4' |
7.4 |
|
|
|
x |
|
1981 |
|
| Moonstone |
|
White edged in Pink |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
8.2 |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1998 |
Takes the heat! |
Nancy Reagan (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Deep Apricot |
Sweet |
5' |
7.5 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2003 |
Great fragrance |
Neptune
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Lavender Blend |
Strong! |
4'-5' |
7.5 |
x |
x |
|
x |
|
2005 |
Free flowering |
| New Zealand |
|
Soft Creamy Pink |
Strong! |
Medium
/Tall |
7.9 |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
1991 |
Breathtaking in her simple, clean beauty |
Oklahoma
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Black Velvet Red |
Strong! |
Medium |
6.9 |
|
|
|
x |
x |
1964 |
Rich, heady fragrance |
| Olympiad |
|
Stoplight Red |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
8.6 |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
1983 |
|
| Opening Night |
|
Bright Red |
Mild |
Medium |
7.8 |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
1998 |
|
Oregold
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Golden Yellow |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
7.0 |
|
x |
|
|
x |
1970 |
|
| Over The Moon |
|
Warm Apricot |
Moderate Fruity |
Rounded Bushy |
+ |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2009 |
|
| Papa Meidiland |
|
Dark Velvety Crimson |
Strong |
Tall |
7.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
1963 |
Upright |
| Paradise |
|
Lavender w/Ruby Edges |
Moderate |
Medium |
7.6 |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1978 |
Unusual color |
| Paradise Found |
|
bi-tone pink, Red Edge |
Strong |
5' |
+ |
|
|
|
x |
|
2009 |
Upright, No resistence to black spot |
| Paris De
Yves St. Laurent |
Florist Series |
Salmon Pink |
Strong |
Medium |
7.5 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
1994 |
|
Pascali (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Creamy White |
Mild |
Medium |
7.8 |
Yes! |
x |
|
x |
|
1963 |
|
| Peace |
|
Yellow-Pink Blend |
Moderate |
Medium |
8.1 |
|
|
|
x |
x |
1945 |
Infinitely famous rose |
Perfect Moment (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Yellow-Red Blend |
Mild |
Medium |
7.8 |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
1991 |
A mans rose! |
Perfume Delight (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Deep Pink |
Strong! |
Medium
/Tall |
7.6 |
|
|
|
|
x |
1973 |
|
| Peter Mayle (Photo) |
Romantica Collection |
Deep Pink |
Strong |
5' |
7.6 |
|
|
|
x |
x |
2001 |
Large, long-lasting blooms |
| Pink Promise |
|
Pale Pink |
Moderate Fruity |
5' |
+ |
|
|
|
x |
x |
2009 |
Upright, National Breast Cancer Foundation |
Pope John Paul II (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Luminous White |
Strong Citrus |
4'-5' |
7.7 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2007 |
Best exhibition white rose |
| Princesse De Monaco (Photo) (Photo) (Photo) |
|
Ivory/Edged Cherry Pink |
Moderate |
Medium |
7.7 |
|
x |
|
x |
x |
1982 |
Gorgeous full, feminine rose |
| Pristine |
|
Pink and White Blend |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
8.6 |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
1978 |
|
| Queen Mary II (Photo) |
|
Pure White |
Strong Rose & Banana |
3'-4' |
7.8 |
|
|
|
x |
|
2005 |
|
| Rio Samba |
|
Yellow Orange w/Red Edge |
Mild |
Tall |
7.4 |
x |
|
|
x |
|
1991 |
|
Ronald Reagan
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Brilliant Red, White Reverse |
Mild |
6' |
7.7 |
|
|
|
x |
|
2003 |
|
| Rosie O'Donnell |
|
Pure Red with Yellow Reverse |
Mild |
Medium |
7.8 |
|
x |
|
x |
x |
1998 |
Robust, excellent cut rose |
| Royal Amethyst |
|
Blended Lavender |
Strong Fruity |
Medium
/Tall |
7.4 |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
1989 |
Parents Angle Face x Blue Moon |
| Secret (Photo) (Photo) |
|
Ivory Pink Blend |
Strong |
Medium |
7.9 |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
1992 |
|
| Secret's Out |
|
Pure White |
Strong Spicy |
3'-4' x 2'-2' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
| Sedona |
|
Reds, Corals & Oranges |
Strong Pear |
5'-5.5' |
|
|
|
|
x |
|
2010 |
2010 Rose of the Year—own root |
| Sheer Bliss |
|
Creamy White/Soft Pink Blend |
Strong |
Medium |
7.8 |
x |
x |
|
x |
|
1985 |
|
| Sheer Magic |
JP Ultimate |
Cream-Edged in Coral |
Light Spicy |
5' |
7.6 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2007 |
JP Rose of the Year |
| Signature |
|
Deep Pink Blend |
Mild |
Tall |
7.6 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
1996 |
Magnificent in garden and bouquet |
| Solstice (Photo) (Photo) |
|
Light Yellow |
Light Licorice |
5'-6' |
6.9 |
|
|
|
x |
|
2006 |
Vigorous, well branched |
| Spellbound (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Deep Coral to Pink |
Light Spicy |
5' |
7.3 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2006 |
Remarkable presence and staying power |
| St
Patrick |
|
Yellow/Gold Blend |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
8.0 |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
1995 |
Loves the heat! |
| Stainless Steel |
|
Silvery Blue |
Strong! |
Tall |
7.5 |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1996 |
Stronger version of Sterling Silver |
| Sterling Silver |
|
Silvery Lavender |
Strong |
Medium |
4.7 |
|
|
|
x |
|
1957 |
A long-standing favorite |
| Strike It Rich (Photo) (Photo) |
AARS 2007 |
Deep Golden Yellow, Red Accents |
Strong Spicy |
5'-6' |
7.9 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2007 |
|
| Summer Love |
|
Luminous Soft Yellow |
Mild Sweet |
Medium |
+ |
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
Rounded. Cool temps bring out best flower size. |
Sunset
Celebration
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Orange Blend |
Moderate |
Medium |
7.8 |
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 Surrender
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Silvery Pink |
Strong |
Medium |
7.4 |
|
|
|
|
x |
1983 |
|
The McCartney Rose
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Deep Rosy Pink |
Strong |
Tall |
7.9 |
|
|
|
x |
|
1991 |
5 inch blooms |
Tiffany (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Phlox Pink/Yellow Blend |
Strong! |
Tall |
7.9 |
|
x |
|
x |
x |
1955 |
|
| Touch of
Class |
|
Pink/Coral Blend |
Mild |
Tall |
8/9 |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1984 |
High rated exhibition rose |
| Traviata |
Romantica Collection |
Clear Red to Rich Burgundy |
Mild |
4'-5' |
6.0 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
1998 |
|
| Tropicana |
|
Coral Orange |
Moderate |
Tall |
7.6 |
|
|
|
x |
x |
1960 |
|
| Truly Yours |
|
Soft Clear Pink |
Moderate Fruity |
Medium Compact |
7.5 |
|
|
|
x |
|
2006 |
Showy in small spaces. Perfect in a pot |
| Valencia |
Kordes |
Soft Apricot |
Strong |
3'-4' |
7.9 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
1989 |
Strong rose |
| Veterans' Honor |
Roses for a Cause |
Bright Red |
Mild |
5' |
8.1 |
|
x |
|
x |
x |
1995 |
Perfect for cutting |
| Voluptuous! (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Deep Pink |
Light, Sweet |
5' |
7.7 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2005 |
JP Rose of the Year |
| Voodoo (Photo) |
|
Peachy Yellow Blend |
Strong |
Tall |
7.4 |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
1984 |
|
| We Salute You |
Carruth |
Orange and Pink |
Moderate Spicy |
5' |
7.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
Welcome Home (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Light Yellow |
Moderate Licorice |
5'-6' |
7.5 |
|
|
|
x |
|
2007 |
|
| Whisper (Photo) |
|
White Vanilla Cream |
Musk |
5'-6' |
7.6 |
|
|
|
|
x |
2003 |
Own root |
| White Majesty |
Florist Series |
Pure White |
none |
Medium |
+ |
|
|
|
x |
|
2006 |
Upright, Sport of Paris de Yves St. Lauren |
Wildfire (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Orange w/Light Yellow Reverse |
Mild |
5' |
7.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
2004 |
|
Yves Piaget
(Photo) (Photo) |
Romantica Collection |
Deep Mauve |
Intense |
5' |
7.8 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
1985 |
One of the most fragrant HT of all |
