The Story of Roses
Original cultivation of European roses predates Christ, beginning with
Rosa gallica, the “apothecary’s rose”. Over centuries, roses evolved
through Damasks, Albas, Centifolias, China roses, Hybrid Teas, Floribundas,
Grandifloras, Shrubs, and Miniatures.
References:
Harkness Roses,
American Rose Society,
Canadian Rose Society
Hybrid Teas
| Name | Color | Flower | Growth | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Love (1951) | Rose–Pink | 6–9 cm, double, light fragrance | Vigorous, disease resistant |  |
| Confidence (1951) | Light Yellow | Large double, moderate fragrance | Dark foliage, bushy |  |
| Red Masterpiece (1974) | Dark Red | 15 cm, heavy fragrance | Profuse blooming |  |
Floribundas
| Bon Bon (1974) | Rose–White | 8.9 cm, moderate fragrance | Very prolific |  |
| Garnet (1951) | Garnet Red | Small, long lasting | Susceptible to mildew |  |
| Vogue (1951) | Cherry Coral | Large, moderate fragrance | Vigorous, bushy |  |
Grandifloras
| Arizona (1975) | Golden Copper | Large double | Tall growth |  |
| Mount Shasta (1963) | White | Large, moderate fragrance | Cold hardy |  |
| Queen Elizabeth (1954) | Rose Pink | Large clusters | Very vigorous |  |
Climbers
| Blossomtime (1951) | Pink | Large, fragrant | Low-growing climber |  |
| Coral Satin (1960) | Coral | 8.89 - 10.25 cm Double (25 petals), moderate fragrence | Glossy, leathery, Large-flowered climber, profuse bloom |  |
| Golden Showers (1956) | Yellow | Large blooms | Almost thornless |  |
Miniatures
| Beauty Secret (1965) | Cardinal Red | Very fragrant | Abundant bloom |  |
| Fire Princess (1969) | Orange-red | 4.5 cm Double, no fragrence | Glossy, leathery, vigorous, bushy |  |
| Judy Fisher (1968) | Rose-pink | 3.9 cm Double, no fragrence | Glossy, leathery, Large-flowered climber, profuse bloom |  |
| Lavendar Lace (1968) | Lavendar | 3.9 cm Double, moderate fragrence | Glossy, vigorous and bushy |  |
| Over the Rainbow (1974) | Red and yellow | 4.5 cm Double, no fragrence | Leathery, medium green; abundant, continuous bloom |  |
| Windy City (1974) | Pink | Small, long lasting | Disease resistant |  |