ALL ABOUT ROSES
World Federation of Rose Societies
Rose Hall of Fame
The World's Favourite Roses, as chosen by popular vote in the member countries of the World Federation of Rose Societies and announced at the tri-ennial World Federation of Roses Conventions.
2003
Bonica 82 (MEIdomonac)
Shrub rose (medium pink). (Introduced in 1982) Hybridized by Meilland of France
2000
Ingrid Bergman (POUlman)
Large Flowered/Hybrid Tea (dark red). (Introduced in 1985) Hybridized by Poulsen of Denmark
1997
New Dawn
Large Flowered Climber (light pink). (Introduced in 1930) A sport of Dr. W. Van Fleet. Introduced by Dreer of Somerset Rose Nursery, United States of America
1994
Just Joey
Large Flowered/Hybrid Tea (orange blend). (Introduced in 1972) Hybridized by Roger Pawsey of Cants of Colchester of England
1991
Pascali (LENip)
Large Flowered/Hybrid Tea (white). (Introduced in 1963) Hybridized by Louis Lens of Belgium
1988
Papa Meilland (MEIsar)
Large Flowered/Hybrid Tea (dark red). (Introduced in 1963) Hybridized by Alain Meilland of France
1985
Double Delight (ANDeli)
Large Flowered/Hybrid Tea (red blend). (Introduced in 1977) Hybridized by Herbert Swim of the USA
1983
Iceberg (KORbin, Schneewittchen, Fee des Neiges)
Clustered Flowered/Floribunda (white). (Introduced in 1958) Hybridized by Reimer Kordes of Germany
1981
Fragrant Cloud(TANellis, Duftwolke, Nuage Parfume)
Large Flowered/Hybrid Tea (orange). (Introduced in 1963) Hybridized by M. Tantau of Germany
1979
Queen Elizabeth
Large Flowered/Hybrid Tea (medium pink). (Introduced in 1954). Hybridized by Dr. W.E. Lammerts of the USA
1976
Peace (Gioia, Gloria Dei, Mme. A. Meilland)
Large Flowered/Hybrid Tea (yellow blend). (Introduced in 1945) Hybridized by Francis Meilland of France
WFRS OLD ROSE HALL OF FAME
The Old Rose Hall of Fame recognizes roses of historical or genealogical importance and those roses which have enjoyed continued popularity over a great many years. To date, the following roses have been so recognized:
The Old Rose Hall of Fame recognizes roses of historical or genealogical importance and those roses which have enjoyed continued popularity over a great many years. To date, the following roses have been so recognized:
Cecile Brunner
(Synonoms: Mme. Cecile Brunner, Mlle. Cecile Brunner, Mignon, Sweetheart Rose). Polyantha (light pink), introduced in 1881. Hybridized by Ducher of France
Gloire de Dijon
Climbing Tea (Old Garden Rose), orange pink. Introduced in 1853. Hybridized by Jacotot of France
Gruss an Teplitz
(Synonoms: Virginia R. Coxe, Salut a Teplitz) Bourbon (Old Garden Rose), medium red. Introduced in 1897. Hybridized by Geschwind of Slovakia (then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.)
Old Blush
(Synonoms: Common Monthly, China Monthly, Common blush China, Old Pink Daily, Old Pink Monthly, Parson's Pink China). China (Old Garden Rose), medium pink. Introduced in Sweden in 1752 and into England before 1759
Souvenir de la Malmaison
(Queen of Beauty and Fragrance). Bourbon (Old Garden Rose), light pink. Introduced in 1843. Hybridized by Béluze of France
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