Prior to 1819

4 to 5 feet    Z5-11 R Fr mp

This is quite probably the plant that writers in antiquity described as the Four Seasons Rose of Paestum. 'Autumn Damask' is the only one of the Old European roses to repeat its bloom, and some rosarians have suggested that it is a species hybrid with R. chinensis, created where the far edges of their ranges touch. Its garden value is undeniable, with richly fragrant flowers occurring in abundance on a compact, hardy shrub in spring, followed by scattered blossoms through the summer and fall. Light pink and double, this ruffled rose contains a good measure of Damask scent, possibly the finest perfume in the rose world.

Unknown

4 to 6 feet    Z4-11 O Fr lp

Classified as a Centifolia or Cabbage Rose, the original name, date, and breeding of ‘Fantin-Latour’ are unknown. Its blush pink blossoms open flat to display a swirl of petals, after the fashion of roses painted by the French artist whose name it now bears. Centifolias, in fact, were known as "the rose of the painters", and their full, sweet shapes can be identified in many a flower study from the last several centuries. ‘Fantin-Latour’ blooms in the spring on a hardy bush with lovely green leaves and few prickles.

1835

4 to 6 feet    Z4-11 O Fr w

Thought to be the product of an Alba rose crossed with R. moschata, ‘Mme. Plantier’ is a perfect subject for the white garden. The flat, very double blooms are borne in clusters on a spreading, bushy plant all through the spring. The clusters of medium-sized, double, white flowers have a green eye, with outer petals that reflex back in a most attractive manner. Alba roses do best if pruned back a little to encourage bushy growth, and they are famous for the sweetness of their scent.

Prior to 1900's

3 to 5 feet   Z5-11 R Fr dp

'Rose de Rescht' is exquisitely fragrant and can easily fill a garden with it’s perfume. It is best suited as a loosely cascading or rounded shrub to five feet. Companion plantings of blue and white perennials accent this rose's lilac pink flowers well. It has an extended spring bloom. One of the best virtues of this rose, unlike many of the other cold loving Damasks, is its ability of thrive in the warmer Southern gardens. It is believed to have gotten its name from the Persian city of Rescht.

1832

4 to 6 feet    Z4-11 O Fr mp

Also known as "Rose dIsfahan" or "Pompon des Princes", this paragon amongst Damask roses has been seen growing wild on the hills of Iran, especially between Shiraz and the old caravan trading center of Ispahan. Residents of Shiraz still grow it in their walled gardens, where plants and pools are a release from the hot, dry land outside. When in full bloom, 'Ispahan' is covered until it looks like a fountain of pink. The shrub is vigorous and hardy, with a slightly bluish cast to the rough green leaves.