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Floribundas Back to top
| Medium sized flowers and stems in a more compact form. |
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Brilliant Pink Iceberg
Height/Habit: Medium-tall, rounded, & bushy
Bloom/Size:Double & medium in clusters
Fragrance: Mild honey
Color/Comments: Color intensifies in cooler conditions.
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Burgundy Iceberg
Height/Habit: Medium-tall, rounded, & bushy
Bloom/Size:Medium & double in clusters
Fragrance: Mild honey
Color/Comments: Color intensifies in cooler conditions. Super flowerful.
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*Easy Going
Height/Habit: Medium & rounded
Bloom/Size:Medium-large, double
Fragrance: Moderate fruity
Color/Comments: Great in mass plantings and consistent in every climate.
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George Burns
Height/Habit: Medium low & rounded
Bloom/Size:Double, large, & decorative
Fragrance: Strong fruit and citrus
Color/Comments: More yellow shows up in moderate cool temperatures. Yellow, red, pink, & cream striped.
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*Julia Child
Height/Habit: Medium, very rounded, & bushy
Bloom/Size: Medium, very full, old fashioned
Fragrance: Strong licorice candy & spice
Color/Comments:Hardy, floriferous, & consistent in all climates.
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*Lava Flow
Height/Habit: Medium-low & upright
Bloom/Size: Medium- small, full, large clusters
Fragrance: Light
Color/Comments:Near black red. Proven consistent performer.
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*Livin' Easy
Height/Habit: Rounded medium
Bloom/Size: Double, large
Fragrance: Moderate fruity
Color/Comments:Very good in mass plantings. Great in all climate.
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*Mardi Gras
Height/Habit: Tall, upright, & bushy
Bloom/Size: Medium, double
Fragrance: Mild peppery
Color/Comments:Consistent performer in all climates.
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Octoberfest
Height/Habit: Tall & upright
Bloom/Size: Double & large
Fragrance: Moderate fruity
Color/Comments: Color brightens in cooler weather.
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*Scentimental
Height/Habit: Medium & rounded
Bloom/Size: Double & large
Fragrance: Strong sweet spice
Color/Comments: Best color & size in moderate temperatures. Perfect for potpourri.
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*Shocking Blue
Height/Habit: Medium-tall, upright
Bloom/Size: Double, medium
Fragrance: Strong citrus
Color/Comments: Clean medium lavender. Best in cooler temperatures.
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Topsy Tuvy
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*Vavoom
Height/Habit: Medium-low & rounded
Bloom/Size: Double, ruffled, & large
Fragrance: Moderate spicy
Color/Comments: Brilliant & showy orange-juice orange with dark foliage. Improves with establishment.
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Grandiflora Back to top
| Clusters of large flowers on usually taller, individual stems. Great for cutting clusters |
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*Dream Come True
Height/Habit: Tall, bushy, upright
Bloom/Size: Large & full
Fragrance: Mild tea
Color/Comments:Larger flower size in cooler temperatures
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*Fragrant Plum
Height/Habit: Tall & upright
Bloom/Size: Double, medium-large
Fragrance: Strong fruity
Color/Comments:Color brightens with some heat. Spring and fall produce the best form.
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Queen Elizabeth
Height/Habit: Tall & upright
Bloom/Size: Double, medium-large
Fragrance: Moderate tea
Color/Comments:Clear pink flowers. Proven consistent performer with lots of color.
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*Strike It Rich
Height/Habit: Medium-tall, upright, & bushy
Bloom/Size:Larger, formal, double
Fragrance: Strong sweet spice & fruit
Color/Comments: 'Scent-sational' for a bouquet & 'beauty-full'.
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Hybrid Tea Back to top
| Large flowers with usually one per stem. Medium or tall. Great for cutting long stems. |
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*Barbra Streisand
Height/Habit: Medium, upright, & bushy
Bloom/Size: Larger, fully double
Fragrance: Strong rose and citrus blossom
Color/Comments: Flower color and size do best in milder temperatures. Rich lavender blushing darker.
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*Bewitched
Height/Habit: Medium-tall, & upright
Bloom/Size: Large, full, & formal
Fragrance: Rich rose
Color/Comments: Established plants give the most bloom. Best color and size when cool.
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*Bing Crosby
Height/Habit: Tall, upright to spreading
Bloom/Size: Large & very double
Fragrance: Light spice
Color/Comments: Dark clear orange flowers. Better performance in the late summer/fall bloom cycle.
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*Dolly Parton
Height/Habit: Medium & bushy
Bloom/Size: Very large & full
Fragrance: Strong clove & rose
Color/Comments: Deep coppery orange-red blooms. A true southerner lover warm nights.
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*Falling in Love
Height/Habit: Medium-tall, upright, bushy,& full Bloom/Size:Full, large, & shapely Fragrance: Strong rose & fruit Color/Comments: Loads of bloom. Larger size in cooler conditions.
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*Fragrant Cloud
Height/Habit: Medium & bushy
Bloom/Size: Large & fully double
Fragrance: Strong sweet spice & rose
Color/Comments: Deep coral red-orange blooms. Deepest color in cool conditions.
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*Full Sail
Height/Habit: Medium & upright
Bloom/Size: Large & fully double
Fragrance: Strong honeysuckle
Color/Comments: Opens best when temperatures are consistent and cool.
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Gentle Giant
Height/Habit: Medium & upright to slightly spreading
Bloom/Size: Very double and large
Fragrance: Moderate fruity
Color/Comments: Largest size in cooler conditions.
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Ink Spots
Height/Habit: Medium-tall, upright to slightly
Bloom/Size: Full & medium-large
Fragrance: Light rose
Color/Comments: Size possibly shrinks due to high temperatures.
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In the Mood
Height/Habit: Bushy, upright, & medium
Bloom/Size: Classic large & double
Fragrance: Mild tea
Color/Comments: Clear color in any weather.
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*King's Ransom
Height/Habit: Medium-tall & upright
Bloom/Size: Large & fully double
Fragrance: Sweet fruity
Color/Comments: Brilliant yellow blooms. Color deepens with warmer nights.
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*Let Freedom Ring
Height/Habit: Upright, medium-tall
Bloom/Size: High centered, double, & large
Fragrance: Slight tea
Color/Comments:More red in cooler conditions. Fantastic year-round form.
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*Mellow Yellow
Height/Habit: Medium tall & upright
Bloom/Size: Large, double
Fragrance: Moderate fruity
Color/Comments:Larger flower size in cooler weather.
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Memorial Day
Height/Habit: Medium, upright, bushy
Bloom/Size: Very large and double
Fragrance: Strong damask rose
Color/Comments:Darker cooler in autumn temperatures. Thrives in heat.
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Mister Lincoln
Height/Habit: Tall & upright
Bloom/Size: Large, fully double
Fragrance: Strong damask rose
Color/Comments:Velvety deep red blooms. Likes consistent warm days & cooler nights.
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*Neptune
Height/Habit: Medium, upright, bushy
Bloom/Size: very large & double
Fragrance: Powerful sweet rose
Color/Comments: Rich lavender kissed purple. Best bloom size in cooler temperatures
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*New Day
Height/Habit: Medium-tall, upright
Bloom/Size: Large & double
Fragrance: Moderate fruity
Color/Comments: Early yellow blooms. Best in moderate temperatures.
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*Peace
Height/Habit: Medium & bushy
Bloom/Size: Very large & full
Fragrance: Mild fruity
Color/Comments: Lemony yellow petals edged pure pink. Best performance and color east of the Rockies.
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*Tropicana
Height/Habit: Medium-tall, spreading
Bloom/Size: Large & fully double
Fragrance: Sweet fruity
Color/Comments: Clear coral orange blooms. Best performance east of the Rockies.
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Truly Yours
Height/Habit: Medium-tall, upright, bushy
Bloom/Size: Ruffled & medium
Fragrance: Strong citrus rose & blossom
Color/Comments: Grows better in cooler temperatures.
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We Salute You
Height/Habit: Medium-tall, bushy, upright
Bloom/Size: Ruffled & medium
Fragrance: Moderate spicy
Color/Comments: Warmer temperatures bring out the best flower colors.
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Shrub Back to top
| Flowers with different sizes and blooms, but mature in growth. Attractive, full, and bushy -- usually good hardiness and disease resistance. |
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Flower Girl
Height/Habit: Medium & rounded to slightly spilling
Bloom/Size: Small in large clusters
Fragrance: Mild apple
Color/Comments: Showy and hardy. Pastel pinks and cream colors.
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Midnight Blue
Height/Habit: Medium-low & rounded
Bloom/Size: Medium-small, double
Fragrance: Strong spicy clove
Color/Comments: Deeper color and bigger blooms in cooler temperatures.
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*Oranges 'n' Lemons
Height/Habit: Tall, arching canes about 6-8 feet
Bloom/Size: Medium-large, full
Fragrance: Moderate fruity
Color/Comments: Fountainous growth. More blooms in cool weather.
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Tamora (English Shrub)
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Climbers Back to top
| Long canes of roses you can train to grow along walls or fences. Vary in size, mature habit, and form. |
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*America
Height/Habit: Climbing canes of 10-12 feet
Bloom/Size: Full & large
Fragrance: Strong spicy
Color/Comments: Coral pink flowers. Late to flower in spring. Proven performer.
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*Jacob's Robe
Height/Habit: Climbing canes of 10-12 feet
Bloom/Size: Double, large
Fragrance: Moderate spice
Color/Comments: Blooms on new & old wood.
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*Night Owl
Height/Habit: Climbing canes of 10-14 feet
Bloom/Size: Big semi-double large clusters
Fragrance: Moderate clove & spice
Color/Comments:Unusual wine purple. Repeats readily. A vigorous grower with grey-green leaves.
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*Sky's The Limit
Height/Habit: Climbing canes of 10-12 feet
Bloom/Size: Medium, ruffled, in clusters
Fragrance: Slight fruity
Color/Comments:Buttery yellow. Hardy with green leaves. Free flowering.
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Soaring Spirits
Height/Habit: Climbing canes of 8-12 feet
Bloom/Size: Large & single in large clusters
Fragrance: Moderate fresh-cut apple
Color/Comments:In honor to the victims of 9-11-01. Blooms repeat on old and new branches.
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Valentine's Day
Height/Habit: Long canes of 6-10 feet
Bloom/Size: Medium-small, very double in clusters
Fragrance: Slight Color/Comments:Deep velvety & hardy red blossoms.
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Miniatures Back to top
| Small flowers in a very compact form with smaller foliage. Still works for cutting. |
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Baby Grand
Height/Habit: Medium & upright
Bloom/Size: Small to medium in clusters
Fragrance: Mild licorice
Color/Comments:Usually bushy, full, and flowerful in all climates.
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*Heartbreaker
Height/Habit: Rounded, 18-24 inches
Bloom/Size: Full & large
Fragrance: Light
Color/Comments:Best color and size on warm days.
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*Lemon Drop
Height/Habit: Upright, 16-20 inches
Bloom/Size: Medium-large, full, & ruffled
Fragrance: Light fruity
Color/Comments:Lemonade yellow. Color intensifies in color climates.
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Little Paradise
Height/Habit: 16-22 inches, upright
Bloom/Size: Medium & double in clusters
Fragrance: Light
Color/Comments:Ruby blush/lavender tones intensify in cooler conditions
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Rainbow's End
Height/Habit: Rounded, 12-18 inches
Bloom/Size: Full & medium-large
Fragrance: Mild
Color/Comments:Deep yellow blushing to orange-red.
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*Ruby Ruby
Height/Habit: Rounded, 12-18 inches
Bloom/Size: Medium & doubled
Fragrance: Light
Color/Comments:Cherry red. Consistent in all climates.
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*Tiddly Winks
Height/Habit: Bushy, round, 12-18 inches
Bloom/Size: Semi-double, medium- large
Fragrance: Slight
Color/Comments:Deeper colors in cooler conditions.
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Climbing Trees Back to top
| Good for landscape emphasis. CAUTION: They need lots of support and protection in winter seasons. |
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*Barbra Streisand fragrant lavender blend
Height/Habit: Bushy, round, 12-18 inches
Bloom/Size: Double-budded, 36"
Fragrance: Slight
Color/Comments: Deeper colors in cooler conditions.Hybrid tea.
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*Easy Going golden yellow
Height/Habit: Medium, rounded
Bloom/Size:Medium-large, double-budded, 36"
Fragrance: Moderate fruity
Color/Comments:Great in mass plantings and consistent in every climate. Floribunda.
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*Livin' Easy apricot orange
Height/Habit: Rounded, medium
Bloom/Size: Large, double-budded, 36"
Fragrance: Moderate fruity
Color/Comments:Very good in mass plantings. Great in all climate. Floribunda.
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Mister Lincoln fragrant velvety red
Height/Habit: Tall & upright
Bloom/Size: Large, full, double-budded, 36"
Fragrance: Strong damask rose
Color/Comments: Velvety deep red blooms. Likes consistent warm days & cooler nights. Hybrid tea.
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| Credit of Information and Photos given to Weeks Roses and Gene Sasse (c) 2007 |