{"id":645,"date":"2025-10-09T12:22:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T04:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/larose-florist.com\/?p=645"},"modified":"2025-10-09T12:22:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T04:22:06","slug":"guide-to-popular-rose-varieties-used-by-florists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/larose-florist.com\/en\/blog\/2025\/10\/09\/guide-to-popular-rose-varieties-used-by-florists\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Popular Rose Varieties Used by Florists"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Rose Variety<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Color Range<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Common Uses<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Freedom<\/strong><\/td><td>Hybrid Tea<\/td><td>Deep Red<\/td><td>Large blooms, strong stem, long vase life<\/td><td>Weddings, romantic bouquets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Explorer<\/strong><\/td><td>Hybrid Tea<\/td><td>Red<\/td><td>Classic red, high petal count, excellent vase life<\/td><td>Valentine&#8217;s Day, anniversaries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Playa Blanca<\/strong><\/td><td>Garden Rose<\/td><td>White<\/td><td>Soft, creamy petals, romantic appearance<\/td><td>Weddings, elegant arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quicksand<\/strong><\/td><td>Garden Rose<\/td><td>Champagne, Blush<\/td><td>Subtle pink-lavender tones, vintage charm<\/td><td>Weddings, vintage-themed events<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Secret Garden<\/strong><\/td><td>Garden Rose<\/td><td>Light Pink, Silver<\/td><td>Unique silver-lavender to pink gradient, soft texture<\/td><td>Weddings, luxury arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>David Austin Juliet<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Apricot, Peach<\/td><td>Peony-like blooms, strong fragrance, romantic appeal<\/td><td>Weddings, high-end events<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>David Austin Keira<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Pale Pink<\/td><td>Soft, ruffled petals, light fragrance<\/td><td>Weddings, romantic bouquets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>David Austin Constance<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Soft Pink<\/td><td>Large, full blooms, strong fragrance<\/td><td>Weddings, luxury arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Madam Red<\/strong><\/td><td>Hybrid Tea<\/td><td>Deep Red<\/td><td>Rich color, elegant form<\/td><td>Valentine&#8217;s Day, romantic bouquets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ever Red<\/strong><\/td><td>Hybrid Tea<\/td><td>Bright Red<\/td><td>Vibrant, consistent color, long vase life<\/td><td>Valentine&#8217;s Day, anniversaries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sweetheart Roses<\/strong><\/td><td>Spray Rose<\/td><td>Various (often pink)<\/td><td>Small, clustered blooms, delicate appearance<\/td><td>Bouquets, corsages, mixed arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Double Delight<\/strong><\/td><td>Hybrid Tea<\/td><td>Red &amp; White<\/td><td>Bicolor blooms, strong fragrance<\/td><td>Weddings, special occasions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fragrant Cloud<\/strong><\/td><td>Hybrid Tea<\/td><td>Coral-Red<\/td><td>Intense fragrance, vibrant color<\/td><td>Bouquets, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sun Flare<\/strong><\/td><td>Hybrid Tea<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Bright, cheerful blooms, strong fragrance<\/td><td>Celebrations, cheerful bouquets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Papa Meilland<\/strong><\/td><td>Hybrid Tea<\/td><td>Deep Red<\/td><td>Classic red, strong fragrance, elegant form<\/td><td>Valentine&#8217;s Day, romantic bouquets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bonica<\/strong><\/td><td>Floribunda<\/td><td>Soft Pink<\/td><td>Clusters of blooms, disease-resistant<\/td><td>Garden arrangements, bouquets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maid of Honour<\/strong><\/td><td>Floribunda<\/td><td>White<\/td><td>Elegant, fragrant blooms, disease-resistant<\/td><td>Weddings, elegant arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Champagner<\/strong><\/td><td>Floribunda<\/td><td>Apricot<\/td><td>Soft, peachy tones, abundant blooms<\/td><td>Garden arrangements, bouquets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Flamingo<\/strong><\/td><td>Floribunda<\/td><td>Pink<\/td><td>Bright, cheerful blooms, disease-resistant<\/td><td>Garden arrangements, bouquets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maid of Honour<\/strong><\/td><td>Floribunda<\/td><td>White<\/td><td>Elegant, fragrant blooms, disease-resistant<\/td><td>Weddings, elegant arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Gertrude Jekyll&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Pink<\/td><td>Fragrant, full blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Graham Thomas&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Lady of Shalott&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Scepter&#8217;d Isle&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>White<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Charles Darwin&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Roald Dahl&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Apricot<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;The Poet&#8217;s Wife&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Gabriel Oak&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>White<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Bring Me Sunshine&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Harlow Carr&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Pink<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Desdemona&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>White<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Lady of Shalott&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;The Poet&#8217;s Wife&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Gabriel Oak&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>White<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Bring Me Sunshine&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Harlow Carr&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Pink<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Desdemona&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>White<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Lady of Shalott&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;The Poet&#8217;s Wife&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Gabriel Oak&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>White<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Bring Me Sunshine&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Harlow Carr&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Pink<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Desdemona&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>White<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Lady of Shalott&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;The Poet&#8217;s Wife&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Gabriel Oak&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>White<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Bring Me Sunshine&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Harlow Carr&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Pink<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Desdemona&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>White<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Lady of Shalott&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;The Poet&#8217;s Wife&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Gabriel Oak&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>White<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Bring Me Sunshine&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Harlow Carr&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Pink<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Desdemona&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>White<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Lady of Shalott&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;The Poet&#8217;s Wife&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Gabriel Oak&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>White<\/td><td>Fragrant, cupped blooms, shrub or climber form<\/td><td>Gardens, romantic arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rosa &#8216;Bring Me Sunshine&#8217;<\/strong><\/td><td>English Rose<\/td><td>Yellow<\/td><td>Fragrant<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rose Variety Type Color Range Key Features Common Uses  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