Badge Roses
American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS)
Multiple Locations
Rose varieties credited with the AGRS award are those that have produced outstanding results in numerous growing environments across the United States. The vigorous testing provides credible insight and is a key indicator of the most reliable rose varieties in the country.
All-America Rose Selections (AARS)
Multiple Locations
For over 70 years, the AARS was the preeminent trialing and awards program. Rose varieties were evaluated over a two-year period on numerous characteristics, including hardiness, flower, & fragrance.
International Fragrant Rose Trials
Nagaoka, Japan
The International Fragrant Rose Trials were started to encourage the appreciation of the beauty of fragrant roses, and to further develop the fragrant rose garden at Echigo Hillside Park. All roses are planted and brought up for two years under exactly the same conditions in the snowy and cold region of Japan.
Portland's Best Rose
Portland, OR
For 115 years, the portland Rose Society has maintained a high-quality and well sought-after awards program. This annual award is presented to rose varieties that demonstrate superior result when grown in the Pacific Northwest region. Every distinguished variety is honored with inclusion in the Gold Award Garden.
Royal Horticulture Society Award of Garden Merit
Wisely, United Kingdom
The RHS Award of Garden Merit helps gardeners in the United Kingdom chose not only the best roses for their gardens but the best plants. Awards are given after a trial period and a round table discussion to debate the characteristics and garden performance that the Society is unable to trial.
