Below is a list of all known varieties for Rose. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Apothecary Rose (Rosa gallica officinalis) | An ancient cultivar with deep pink, semi-double flowers. Strong, classic rose scent, used medicinally and in potpourri for centuries. |
| Candied Rose Petals | Rose petals that have been brushed with egg white and coated in superfine sugar, then dried. |
| Damask Rose | A specific, highly fragrant rose (Rosa damascena) prized for making rose water and essential oil. |
| Pink Rose Petals | Delicate pink petals with a lighter, sweeter floral scent. Often used to garnish desserts and drinks. |
| Red Rose Petals | Deep red petals with a classic, strong rose fragrance. Used for jams, syrups, and garnishes. |
| Rosa "Abe Darby" (Petals) | Shapely, apricot-pink. Very strong, rich, "fruity" (peach, apricot) fragrance. Sweet, fruity petals. |
| Rosa "Apothecary's Rose" (Gallica) | *Rosa gallica officinalis*. "Red Rose of Lancaster." Deep pink, semi-double. Strong, "old rose" scent. A classic medicinal and culinary rose. |
| Rosa "Ballerina" (Hybrid Musk) | Large sprays of small, single, pink-and-white flowers. Mild, "musk" scent. Mild flavor. |
| Rosa "Blanc Double de Coubert" (Petals) | A "Rugosa" rose. Pure white, semi-double. Very strong, "spicy-clove" and "rose" scent. Potent flavor. |
| Rosa "Blue Moon" (Petals) | A "blue" (lilac/mauve) rose. Strong, sweet, fruity-citrus scent. Petals have a unique, sweet, citrusy flavor. |
| Rosa "Buff Beauty" (Hybrid Musk) | Apricot-yellow, double flowers. Strong, "tea" and "musk" scent. Good, fruity flavor. |
| Rosa "Cabbage Rose" (Centifolia) | *Rosa x centifolia*. "Rose of a hundred petals." Pink, globular, and very fragrant. The classic "cabbage rose" used in perfumery. |
| Rosa "Cardinal de Richelieu" (Gallica) | An "old" (Gallica) rose. Deep, purple-burgundy. Strong, "peppery" rose scent. Intense color. |
| Rosa "Cécile Brünner" (Polyantha) | "Sweetheart Rose." Small, perfectly formed, pale-pink buds. Mild, "tea rose" scent. Mild, sweet flavor. |
| Rosa "Celsiana" (Damask) | An "old" (Damask) rose. Pale, greyish-pink. Strong, "old rose" scent. Delicate, floral flavor. |
| Rosa "Charles de Mills" (Petals) | An "old" (Gallica) rose. Deep, crimson-purple. Strong, complex, "old rose" perfume. Intense flavor, good for potpourri. |
| Rosa "Chrysler Imperial" (Petals) | Velvety, dark red. Strong, rich, "damask" scent. Petals have a deep, classic rose flavor. |
| Rosa "Comte de Chambord" (Petals) | A "Portland" rose. Rich pink. Very strong, "damask" rose scent. One of the best for culinary use. |
| Rosa "Cornelia" (Hybrid Musk) | Rosy-pink with apricot. Strong, "musk" and "fruity" scent. Very good flavor for infusions. |
| Rosa "Double Delight" | A bicolor rose with creamy white centers and strawberry-red edges. Very fruity, sweet-spicy fragrance and flavor. |
| Rosa "Double Delight" (Petals) | Bicolor (cream/red). Strong, sweet, spicy-fruity scent. Petals have a complex, fruity flavor. |
| Rosa "Dublin Bay" (Petals) | True, deep red. Mild, fruity scent. Petals have a mild, classic rose flavor. |
| Rosa "Eglantine" (Sweetbriar) | Single pink flowers. The flowers are mildly scented, but the *leaves* are famous for their strong, "green apple" fragrance. |
| Rosa "Fantin-Latour" (Centifolia) | A "Centifolia" rose. Blush-pink, cup-shaped. Strong, "old rose" scent. Sweet, classic flavor. |
| Rosa "Felicia" (Hybrid Musk) | Apricot-pink to salmon-pink. Strong, "musk" and "old rose" scent. Excellent flavor. |
| Rosa "Felicite Parmentier" (Alba) | An "old" (Alba) rose. Pale, flesh-pink, "pom-pom" flowers. Strong, "old rose" scent. Sweet flavor. |
| Rosa "FragrancE ClouD" | A deep coral-pink rose known for its exceptionally strong, sweet, and complex perfume. |
| Rosa "Fragrant Cloud" (Petals) | Coral-red. Very strong, complex, citrus-and-spice scent. Petals have a powerful, sweet-spicy flavor. |
| Rosa "Gertrude Jekyll" (Petals) | Rich pink. A classic "English Rose" with a very strong, perfectly balanced, old-rose perfume. |
| Rosa "Gloire de Dijon" (Petals) | A "climbing tea" rose. Buff-yellow to apricot. Strong, "tea" and "fruity" scent. Good, complex flavor. |
| Rosa "Golden Showers" (Petals) | Bright yellow. Mild, sweet, honey-like scent. Petals are mild and sweet. |
| Rosa "Graham Thomas" (Petals) | Rich, pure yellow. Strong, fresh, "tea rose" and "violet" scent. Sweet flavor. |
| Rosa "Hansa" (Petals) | A "Rugosa" rose. Reddish-violet. Very strong, "clove-rose" scent. Produces large, edible hips. Strong flavor. |
| Rosa "Iceberg" (Petals) | Pure white. Mild, honey-like fragrance. Petals are mild, sweet, with a hint of "apple." |
| Rosa "Ispahan" (Damask) | A "Damask" rose. Clear, deep pink. Very strong, "damask" scent. A classic rose for culinary use. |
| Rosa "Jude the Obscure" (Petals) | Pale, apricot-yellow. Exceptionally strong, "fruity" (guava, sweet wine) fragrance. Complex, sweet flavor. |
| Rosa "Just Joey" (Petals) | Large, ruffled, apricot-orange flowers. Strong, fruity, tea-like scent. Petals have a sweet, fruity flavor. |
| Rosa "Kazanlik" (Damask) | The true "Damask" rose (*Rosa x damascena*), grown in Bulgaria for "Attar of Roses" (Rose Oil). Intensely fragrant. |
| Rosa "Konigin von Danemark" (Alba) | Same as "Queen of Denmark." Deep pink, fading to light pink. Strong, classic "Alba" fragrance. |
| Rosa "La France" (Petals) | The first "hybrid tea" rose. Silvery-pink. Strong, sweet, "damask" fragrance. Classic flavor. |
| Rosa "Lady Banks" (Petals) | Clusters of small, yellow or white, unscented or violet-scented flowers. Mild, slightly sweet flavor. |
| Rosa "Madame Alfred Carrière" (Petals) | Creamy-white, "old rose" form. Strong, sweet, "damask" scent. Excellent for flavoring. |
| Rosa "Madame Hardy" (Damask) | An "old" (Damask) rose. Pure white, with a "green button" eye. Strong, "lemon-damask" scent. Refined flavor. |
| Rosa "Madame Plantier" (Alba) | An "old" (Alba) rose. Pure white, "pom-pom" flowers. Strong, "sweet" rose scent. Good, sweet flavor. |
| Rosa "Maiden's Blush" (Alba) | An "old" (Alba) rose. Soft, blush-pink. Strong, "old rose" scent. A classic for culinary use. |
| Rosa "Mister Lincoln" | A classic deep red, highly fragrant tea rose. Petals are velvety with a strong, traditional rose flavor. |
| Rosa "Mister Lincoln" (Petals) | Classic red rose. Strong, damask fragrance. Petals are velvety, sweet, with a strong "rose" flavor. |
| Rosa "Munstead Wood" (Petals) | Deep, velvety crimson. Strong, "old rose" and "fruity" (blackberry, plum) scent. Complex flavor. |
| Rosa "New Dawn" (Petals) | Pale, pearly-pink. Mild, fresh, "apple" scent. Petals are mild and sweet. |
| Rosa "Papa Meilland" (Petals) | Deep, velvety crimson. Exceptionally strong, "old rose" damask fragrance. Petals are ideal for infusions. |
| Rosa "Peace" (Petals) | Large, yellow-pink blend. Mild, fruity scent. Petals are large, mild, and slightly sweet with an "apple" note. |
| Rosa "Penelope" (Hybrid Musk) | Creamy, apricot-pink. Strong, "musk" fragrance. Good, sweet flavor. |
| Rosa "Queen Elizabeth" (Petals) | Clear pink. Mild, sweet, "tea rose" scent. Petals are firm, with a classic, mild rose flavor. |
| Rosa "Queen of Denmark" (Alba) | An "old" (Alba) rose. Warm pink, "quartered" bloom. Strong, "old rose" scent. Excellent, rich flavor. |
| Rosa "Reine des Violettes" (Petals) | An "old" rose. Deep, lilac-pink to purple. Strong, "old rose" scent. Rich, floral flavor. |
| Rosa "Rose de Rescht" (Petals) | A "Portland" rose. Fuchsia-pink. Very strong, "damask" perfume. A classic culinary rose. |
| Rosa "Roseraie de l'Haÿ" (Petals) | A "Rugosa" rose. Deep, purplish-crimson. Very strong, "damask" scent. Lacks hips but has a powerful flavor. |
| Rosa "Sombreuil" (Petals) | A "tea" rose. Creamy-white, flat, "quartered" bloom. Strong, "tea rose" scent. Mild, sweet flavor. |
| Rosa "Souvenir de la Malmaison" (Petals) | A "Bourbon" rose. Pale, creamy pink. Strong, "tea rose" and "spice" scent. Excellent, refined flavor. |
| Rosa "Stanwell Perpetual" (Petals) | A "Scotch" rose. Blush-pink to white. Very strong, "old rose" scent. Sweet, intense flavor. |
| Rosa "Sunsprite" | A deep yellow, fragrant floribunda rose. Petals have a bright, slightly citrusy-rose flavor. |
| Rosa "Sunsprite" (Petals) | Deep yellow. Strong, sweet, licorice-like fragrance. Petals are bright, with a citrusy-rose flavor. |
| Rosa "The Fairy" (Polyantha) | Sprays of small, double, pink flowers. Mild, "apple" scent. Mild, sweet flavor. |
| Rosa "Tropicana" (Petals) | Vibrant, coral-orange. Very strong, "fruity" (raspberry, melon) scent. Petals have a potent, fruity flavor. |
| Rosa "Tuscany Superb" (Petals) | An "old" (Gallica) rose. Deep, velvety, maroon-crimson with yellow stamens. Mild, peppery scent. |
| Rosa "Village Maid" (Centifolia) | A "Centifolia" rose. Striped, creamy-white and pink. Strong, "old rose" scent. Decorative and flavorful. |
| Rosa "Westerland" (Petals) | Luminous, copper-apricot. Strong, spicy, "clove" and "rose" scent. Petals have a unique, spicy-sweet flavor. |
| Rosa "Zephirine Drouhin" (Petals) | Bright, cerise-pink. Strong, "old rose" and "raspberry" fragrance. Thornless. Excellent flavor. |
| Rose Finn Apple | A fragrant flower with edible petals that have a delicate, sweet flavor, often used in syrups, jams, and desserts. |
| Rose Petals (Rosa centifolia) Pink | Petals from the Cabbage Rose, known for their delicate pink color and very sweet, honey-like fragrance; widely used in desserts and liqueurs. |
| Rose Petals (Rosa damascena) Red | Petals from the Damascus Rose (Red variety), prized for their intense color, strong scent, and classic rose water flavor; used in syrups and jams. |
| Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa) | A hardy species of rose. The flowers (pink/white) are fragrant, and the large, red hips are prized for high vitamin C content. |
| White Rose Petals | Creamy white petals with a subtle, sweet aroma. Used for infusing sugars or garnishing wedding cakes. |