 Floribunda Roses
Last updated March 2008
|
| Name |
Series |
Descriptive
Color |
Fragrance |
Approx
Size |
Coastal
Tolerant |
Disease
Resistant |
Shade
Tolerant |
Cutting |
Cold
Tolerant |
Heat
Tolerant |
Year Intro |
Notes |
| Angel Face |
|
Lavender with Mauve Highlights |
Strong |
3' |
x |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
1968 |
Reliable favorite as a low border accent to other roses |
Anthony Meidiland
(Photo) |
|
Golden Yellow |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
1990 |
Strong Yellow, great plant |
Betty Boop
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Yellow Ivory edged in Red |
Moderate |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1999 |
Quick re-bloom on rounded bush |
| Betty Prior |
|
Carmine to Pink |
Tea Rose |
3'-4' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1938 |
Clusters of single-pedaled flowers |
Bill
Warriner
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Salmon/Coral Blend |
Mild |
3'-4' |
|
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1996 |
Great performer, compact shrub |
Black Cherry
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Dark Red |
Light Damask |
3.5' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2006 |
Upright, well branched plant |
| Bolero (Photo) |
Romantica Collection |
White |
Very strong |
3'-3' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2005 |
Smallest Romantica |
Brass Band
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Brass w/Cream Reverse |
Mild |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
|
1993 |
Unique striking,
plant in multiples |
Brilliant Pink
Iceberg
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Cerise Pink and Cream Blend |
Honey |
Medium
/Tall |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
1999 |
Variable sport of Iceberg.
Likes it cool. |
Burgundy Iceberg
(Photo) (Photo)
(Photo) |
|
Purple Red/ Burgundy/Cream reverse |
Mild Honey |
4' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
Nearly thornless |
Charles Aznavour
(Photo) (Photo)
(Photo) |
|
Double White w/Hot Pink Edges |
Mild |
Low/
Bushy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1988 |
Hedge rose with bi-color blooms that open wide |
Chihuly
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Yellow/Dazzling Orange & Deep Red Reverse |
Mild |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
2004 |
Named for glass artisan
Dale Chihuly |
China Doll
(Photo) (Photo) |
Polyantha |
Rich Rose Pink |
Mild |
3' |
|
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1946 |
|
Cinnamon Twist
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Coral Orange |
Light Spice |
3' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
| Day Breaker (Photo) |
AARS 2004 |
Yellow to Pink Apricot Blend |
Moderate |
4' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
x |
2004 |
Blooms all the time! |
Disneyland
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Copper, Apricot, Orange & Pink |
Light |
3' |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
2003 |
Bright and exciting color |
Distant Drums
(Photo) (Photo)
(Photo) |
Buck Rose |
Coffee-Orchid blend |
Myrrh |
4'-5' |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1984 |
Unique rose clusters,
decorative winter hips |
Easter Basket
(Photo) |
|
Creamy Yellow
w/Pink Edge |
Slight |
5' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
Perfect for low hedge |
Easy Going
(Photo) (Photo) |
Harkness Rose |
Golden Peachy-Yellow |
Moderate |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1999 |
|
Ebb Tide
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Smoky Deep
Plum Purple |
Strong Spicy Clove |
Medium
Upright |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2006 |
|
| Eureka (Photo) |
Kordes |
Soft Yellow/Apricot |
Mild |
3' |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
2003 |
Good in borders,
Excellent disease resistance |
| Europeana |
|
Dark True Red |
Mild |
Medium |
|
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1968 |
|
Fabulous!
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Creamy White |
Slight |
4' |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
2001 |
|
Fragrant Wave
(Photo) |
|
White |
Spicy |
3.5' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
Large cluster of flowers |
Francois Rabelais
(Photo) (Photo) |
Romantica Collection |
Vermillion Red |
Mild |
3'-4' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1996 |
|
Frankly Scarlet 
Photo |
Ultimate Collection |
Unique Light Red |
Spicy |
3' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
Constant display of large clusters on compact plant |
| French Lace |
|
Pastel Apricot/ Cream White |
Moderate |
Medium
/Tall |
x |
No! |
x |
|
|
x |
1980 |
Favorite accent rose |
George Burns
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Yellow Striped w/Red & Pink |
Strong |
Medium
/Low |
x |
|
|
|
|
x |
1997 |
Needs cooler location to prevent color washout |
Gingersnap (photo)
(photo) |
|
Hot Rich Orange |
Mild |
Medium |
x |
|
|
|
x |
x |
1978 |
Visually stunning Intrigue for contrasting color |
Goldmarie (photo)
(photo) |
Kordes |
Red Buds w/Frilled Yellow Blooms |
Moderate |
3' |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1984 |
Prolific, strong blooms.
Excellent disease resistant |
Gruss an Aachen
(Photo) |
|
Peach, Pink and Cream |
Strong |
3' |
x |
x |
x |
|
|
|
1909 |
|
| Guy de Maupassant |
Romantica Collection |
Soft Pink |
Moderate |
4' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1996 |
Very vigorous |
Hannah Gordon
(photo) (photo)
(photo) (photo) |
|
Whit w/Pink Edges |
Mild |
5' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
1985 |
Often confused with Nicole |
Heaven on Earth
(photo) (photo) |
|
Apricot-Pink |
Moderate Spicy |
3'-4' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 |
Peony-like blooms |
Honey Bouquet
(photo) (photo) |
|
Butter Yellow /Warm Honey |
Strong |
3'-4" |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2000 |
Perfect with Autumn hues |
Honey Perfume
(Photo) |
AARS 2004 |
Rich Apricot Yellow |
Moderate Spicy |
Medium, Bushy |
x |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
2004 |
|
Hot Cocoa
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Smokey Chocolate/ Copper Red |
Moderate Old Rose |
3'-4' |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
|
2002 |
Wonderful hue for Autumn colored roses |
| Iceberg |
|
Icy White |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
1958 |
Great for hedge |
| Intrigue |
|
Red-Purple Blend |
Strong |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
|
|
x |
1982 |
Better as established plant |
| Johann Strauss |
Romantica Collection |
Soft Pearl Pink |
Apple |
3' |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
1992 |
Perfect cut rose form |
Judy Garland (Photo)
(photo) (photo) |
|
Yellow/Orange Blend |
Strong |
Medium
/Tall |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1977 |
Bold bi-color |
Julia Child (Photo)
(photo) (photo)
(photo) |
AARS 2006 |
Butter Gold |
Strong |
Medium
/Bushy |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2006 |
Perfectly rounded habit |
Julio Iglesias
(photo) (photo) |
|
Bright Pink/
White Stripes |
Strong Citrus and Verbina |
Tall/
Bushy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
Exceptional color and fragrance |
Laura Bush
(photo) |
|
Smokey Orange/ Yellow Reverse |
Fruity |
3.5' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
Lava Flow
aka Lavaglut
(photo) (photo) |
|
Nearly Black Red |
Mild |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1979 |
AKA: Lavaglut, Lava Glow.
Small abundant blooms |
Lime Sublime
(Photo) (photo)
(photo) |
|
Chartreuse White |
Mild |
4' |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
|
2005 |
A pale Yellow Iceburg |
Livin' Easy (Photo)
(photo) |
Harkness Rose |
Orange Apricot Blend |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1992 |
|
Lovestruck
(photo) (photo) |
New Generation |
Dark Pink
/White Reverse |
Light Spicy |
3.5' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2008 |
English-style with
Floribunda vigor |
Mardi Gras
(photo) (photo) |
New Generation |
Yellow, Orange, Pink Blend |
Light |
4' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2008 |
Exceptionally vigorous and upright. Large, long-stemmed blooms |
| Margaret Merril |
Harkness Rose |
Satin White |
Strong |
Medium
/Tall |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
|
1977 |
Superb rose with strong scent |
Marmalade Skies
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Deep Melon Cream |
Slight |
Medium |
|
|
|
|
x |
|
1999 |
Beautiful warm border rose |
| Miami Moon (Photo) |
|
Shrimp Pink |
Spice |
Medium
/Low |
x |
x |
|
|
|
x |
2002 |
|
Modern Magic
(Photo) |
|
Tangerine/Orange & Red Stripes |
Slight |
Medium
/Bushy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2002 |
Unique colors,
glossy dark green foliage |
Moondance
(Photo) (Photo) |
AARS 2007 |
Creamy White |
Strong Raspberry |
5' |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
Descended from Iceburg |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe (Photo) |
Roses for a Cause |
Silvery Pink
/Mat Reverse |
Mild |
2.5'
- 3' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2000 |
Striking "en masse"
and in bouquet |
| Outrageous (Photo) |
|
Light Yellow Orange |
Strong, Sweet Citrus |
3'-4' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2006 |
Incredibly hardy and
easy to grow |
| Passionate Kisses (Photo) |
|
Salmon Pink |
Slight |
3'-4' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
1998 |
A perfect companion
with mixed beds |
| Perfume Perfection |
|
Light Lavender |
Strong, Fruity |
3'-4' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2000 |
English-style rose |
Playboy
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Scarlet Gold Blend |
Moderate |
Medium Wide |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
1976 |
Lively display, hot colors,
strong specimen |
| Preference (Photo) |
|
Wine Red |
Mild |
3' |
x |
x |
|
|
|
x |
2003 |
Excellent Red Floribunda |
Purple Tiger
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Purple, Lilac w/White Stripe |
Mild |
Medium |
|
|
|
x |
|
x |
1992 |
Bold Blend, a bit
weather sensitive |
| Queen Mother |
Kordes |
Soft Pink |
Slight |
2' |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
1998 |
Excellent disease resistance! |
| Radox Bouquet |
|
Silvery Pink |
Strong |
4'-5' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1981 |
|
Rainbow Sorbet
(Photo) (Photo) |
AARS 2006 |
Bright Yellow, Orange & Red |
none |
Medium
Upright |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2006 |
Uninterrupted vivid color |
| Rose Professor Sieber |
Kordes |
Pure Pink |
Slight |
3'-4' |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
1997 |
Excellent disease resistance |
| Salsa |
|
Bold Red |
Mild |
3'-4' |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
2002 |
|
Scentimental
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Burgundy w/White |
Strong |
Medium
/Tall |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1996 |
Short stems, dense shrub |
September Mourn
(Photo) (Photo) |
9/11 Memorial Rose |
Pure White cup-like bloom |
none |
4' |
x |
x |
|
x |
|
|
2003 |
A limited edition rose |
| Sexy Rexy (Photo) |
|
Coral Pink |
Mild |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1984 |
|
| Sheila's Perfume |
|
Yellow/Deep Pink Blend |
Strong |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1982 |
|
Shocking Blue
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Clear Lavender |
Strong |
Medium
Tall |
|
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1985 |
|
| Shockwave |
|
Pure Neon Yellow |
Mild |
3' |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
2009 |
Bloom color holds to the end |
Showbiz (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Bright Red-Orange |
Mild |
3' |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
x |
1981 |
Prolific strong rose,
ruffled petals, vivid display |
Sixteen Candles
(Photo) (Photo)
(Photo) |
|
Peach and Light Pink |
Sweet |
3'-3.5' |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
2006 |
Well branched and prolific |
| Sun Flare |
|
Lemony Yellow |
Anise |
3' |
x |
x |
|
|
|
x |
1981 |
Ruffled open blooms |
Sunsprite (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Deep Yellow |
Strong |
Medium |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
|
1977 |
|
Topsy Turvy
(Photo) (Photo) |
Carruth |
Brilliant Scarlet, White Reverse |
Mild Apple |
4' |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
Long-lived blossoms |
Trumpeter
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Brilliant Red Orange |
Mild |
Medium |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
x |
1977 |
Dependable landscape bush |
Tuscan Sun
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Deep Apricot-Orange |
Light, Spicy |
3.5'
-4' |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
2005 |
Generous clusters,
long sturdy stems |
Vavoom (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Orange Juice Orange |
Moderate Spicy |
4' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
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