 Floribunda Roses
Last updated March 2010
Floribunda roses are the result of crossbreeding between polyantha roses
and hybrid teas. An excellent landscape rose for borders, beds, and hedging,
floribundas were introduced in the 1930s. |
|
Name |
Series |
Descriptive
Color |
Fragrance |
Appr.
Size |
ARS Rating |
Coastal
Toler. |
Disease
Resist. |
Shade
Toler. |
Cutting |
Heat
Toler. |
Year Intro |
Notes |
| Angel Face |
|
Lavender w/ Mauve Highlights |
Strong |
3' |
7.7 |
x |
|
x |
|
x |
1968 |
Reliable favorite as a low border accent to other roses |
Anthony Meidiland
(Photo) |
|
Golden Yellow |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
7.8 |
|
x |
|
|
|
1990 |
Strong Yellow, great plant |
Betty Boop
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Yellow Ivory edged in Red |
Moderate |
Medium |
8.0 |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
1999 |
Quick re-bloom on rounded bush—own root |
| Betty Prior |
|
Carmine to Pink |
Tea Rose |
3'-4' |
8.2 |
|
x |
|
|
x |
1938 |
Clusters of single-pedaled flowers |
Bill
Warriner
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Salmon/Coral Blend |
Mild |
3'-4' |
7.8 |
|
x |
|
|
x |
1996 |
Great performer, compact shrub |
Black Cherry
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Dark Red |
Light Damask |
3.5' |
7.5 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2006 |
Upright, well branched plant—own root |
| Bolero (Photo) |
Romantica Collection |
White |
Very strong |
3'-3' |
7.6 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2005 |
Smallest Romantica |
Brass Band
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Brass w/Cream Reverse |
Mild |
Medium |
7.9 |
x |
x |
|
|
|
1993 |
Unique striking,
plant in multiples |
Brilliant Pink
Iceberg
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Cerise Pink and Cream Blend |
Honey |
Medium
/Tall |
7.4 |
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' |
7.6 |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
2007 |
Nearly thornless—own root |
Charles Aznavour
(Photo) (Photo)
(Photo) |
|
Double White w/Hot Pink Edges |
Mild |
Low/
Bushy |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
1988 |
Hedge rose with bi-color blooms that open wide |
Chihuly
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Yellow/ Dazzling Orange & Deep Red Reverse |
Mild |
Medium |
7.5 |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
2004 |
Named for glass artisan
Dale Chihuly |
China Doll
(Photo) (Photo) |
Polyantha |
Rich Rose Pink |
Mild |
3' |
8.1 |
|
x |
|
|
x |
1946 |
|
| Cinco de Mayo |
AARS |
Resty Red Orange, Smoky Lavendar |
Moderate apple |
3.5' |
+ |
|
x |
|
|
|
2009 |
Can be trained as climber |
Cinnamon Twist
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Coral Orange |
Light Spice |
3' |
7.3 |
|
x |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
| Day Breaker |
AARS 2004 |
Yellow blend to Pink Apricot |
Moderate |
4' |
|
|
x |
|
x |
|
1992 |
|
Disneyland
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Copper, Apricot, Orange & Pink |
Light |
3' |
7.5 |
|
x |
|
|
x |
2003 |
Bright and exciting color—own root |
Distant Drums
(Photo) (Photo)
(Photo) |
Buck Rose |
Coffee-Orchid blend |
Myrrh |
4'-5' |
8.0 |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
1984 |
Unique rose clusters,
decorative winter hips |
Drop Dead Red |
|
Red Velvet |
Mild Tea |
Medium
/Tall |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
Best flower size in cooler conditions |
Easter Basket
(Photo) |
|
Creamy Yellow
w/Pink Edge |
Slight |
5' |
7.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
Perfect for low hedge |
| Easy Does It |
AARS Winner
2010 |
Mango, Peach & Apricot blend |
Moderate Fruity |
Medium Bushy |
|
x |
x |
|
|
x |
2010 |
Perfect in every climate—own root |
Easy Going
(Photo) (Photo) |
Harkness Rose |
Golden Peachy-Yellow |
Moderate |
Medium |
8.0 |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
1999 |
Own root |
Ebb Tide
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Smoky Deep
Plum Purple |
Strong Spicy Clove |
Medium
Upright |
7.6 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2006 |
|
| Enchanted Evening |
JP Ultimate |
Lavendar |
Strong citrus |
3'-4' |
+ |
|
x |
|
|
|
2009 |
Large cluster blossoms |
| Eureka (Photo) |
Kordes |
Soft Yellow/ Apricot |
Mild |
3' |
7.8 |
|
x |
|
|
|
2003 |
Good in borders,
Excellent disease resistance |
| Europeana |
|
Dark True Red |
Mild |
Medium |
8.6 |
|
x |
|
|
x |
1968 |
Burgundy new foltege |
Fragrant Wave
(Photo) |
|
White |
Spicy |
3.5' |
7.4 |
|
x |
|
|
|
2005 |
Large cluster of flowers |
Frankly Scarlet
Photo |
Ultimate Collection |
Unique Light Red |
Spicy |
3' |
7.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
Constant display of large clusters on compact plant |
| French Lace |
|
Pastel Apricot/ Cream White |
Moderate |
Medium
/Tall |
8.1 |
x |
|
x |
|
x |
1980 |
Favorite accent rose |
George Burns
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Yellow Striped w/Red & Pink |
Strong |
Medium
/Low |
7.7 |
x |
|
|
|
x |
1997 |
Needs cooler location to prevent color washout |
Gingersnap (photo)
(photo) |
|
Hot Rich Orange |
Mild |
Medium |
7.4 |
x |
|
|
|
x |
1978 |
Visually stunning Intrigue for contrasting color |
Gruss an Aachen
(Photo) |
|
Peach, Pink and Cream |
Strong |
3' |
8.3 |
x |
x |
x |
|
|
1909 |
|
Hannah Gordon (Nicole)
(photo) (photo)
(photo) (photo) |
|
Whit w/Pink Edges |
Mild |
5' |
8.8 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
1985 |
Often confused with Nicole |
Heaven on Earth
(photo) (photo) |
|
Apricot-Pink |
Moderate Spicy |
3'-4' |
7.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
2004 |
Peony-like blooms |
Honey Perfume
(Photo) |
AARS 2004 |
Rich Apricot Yellow |
Moderate Spicy |
Medium, Bushy |
7.7 |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
2004 |
Own root |
Hot Cocoa
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Smokey Chocolate/ Copper Red |
Moderate Old Rose |
3'-4' |
7.9 |
x |
x |
|
|
|
2002 |
Wonderful hue for Autumn colored roses—own root |
| Iceberg |
|
Icy White |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
8.7 |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
1958 |
Great for hedge |
| Intrigue |
|
Red-Purple Blend |
Strong |
Medium |
7.1 |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
1982 |
Better as established plant |
| Johann Strauss |
Romantica Collection |
Soft Pearl Pink |
Apple |
3' |
7.8 |
|
x |
|
|
|
1992 |
Perfect cut rose form |
Judy Garland (Photo)
(photo) (photo) |
|
Yellow/Orange Blend |
Strong |
Medium
/Tall |
7.6 |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
1977 |
Bold bi-color |
Julia Child (Photo)
(photo) (photo)
(photo) |
AARS 2006 |
Butter Gold |
Strong |
Medium
/Bushy |
8.1 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2006 |
Perfectly rounded habit—own root |
Julio Iglesias
(photo) (photo) |
|
Bright Pink/
White Stripes |
Strong Citrus and Verbina |
Tall/
Bushy |
+ |
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
Exceptional color and fragrance |
| Kimberlina |
JP Ultimate |
Light Pink |
Light Spicy |
4' |
+ |
|
x |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
Lava Flow
aka Lavaglut
(photo) (photo) |
|
Nearly Black Red |
Mild |
Medium |
8.7 |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
1979 |
AKA: Lavaglut, Lava Glow.
Small abundant blooms |
Lime Sublime
(Photo) (photo)
(photo) |
|
Chartreuse White |
Mild |
4' |
7.6 |
x |
x |
|
|
|
2005 |
A pale Yellow Iceburg |
| Light My Fire |
JP Ultimate |
Flaming hot Orange |
Slight |
2.5' |
+ |
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
Compact, rounded—own root |
Livin' Easy (Photo)
(photo) |
Harkness Rose |
Orange Apricot Blend |
Mild |
Medium
/Tall |
8.1 |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
1992 |
Own root |
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 —own root |
Marmalade Skies
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Deep Melon Cream |
Slight |
Medium |
7.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
1999 |
Beautiful warm border rose |
Modern Magic
(Photo) |
|
Tangerine/ Orange & Red Stripes |
Slight |
Medium
/Bushy |
7.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
2002 |
Unique colors,
glossy dark green foliage |
Moondance
(Photo) (Photo) |
AARS 2007 |
Creamy White |
Strong Raspberry |
5' |
7.8 |
|
x |
|
|
|
2007 |
Descended from Iceberg |
| Monkey Business |
Ultimate Collection |
Banana Yellow |
Light Anise |
3.5'-4' |
|
|
|
|
x |
|
2010 |
2010 Floribunda of the year—own root |
| Nicole (Hannah Gordon) |
|
White, w/soft pink edge |
Mild |
2'-3' |
8.8 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
1985 |
Blooms throughout season |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe (Photo) |
Roses for a Cause |
Silvery Pink
/Mat Reverse |
Mild |
2.5'
- 3' |
8.0 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2000 |
Striking "en masse"
and in bouquet—own root |
| Outrageous (Photo) |
|
Light Yellow Orange |
Strong, Sweet Citrus |
3'-4' |
7.4 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2006 |
Incredibly hardy and
easy to grow |
| Passionate Kisses (Photo) |
|
Salmon Pink |
Slight |
3'-4' |
8.2 |
|
|
|
x |
|
1998 |
A perfect companion
with mixed beds |
| Perfume Perfection |
|
Light Lavender |
Strong, Fruity |
3'-4' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2000 |
English-style rose |
| Pumpkin Patch |
|
Caramel Orange |
Moderate Fruity |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
|
2009 |
Lots of Repeat |
Playboy
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Scarlet Gold Blend |
Moderate |
Medium Wide |
8.5 |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
1976 |
Lively display, hot colors,
strong specimen |
| Preference (Photo) |
|
Wine Red |
Mild |
3' |
7.7 |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
2003 |
Excellent Red Floribunda |
Purple Tiger
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Purple, Lilac w/White Stripe |
Mild |
Medium |
6.9 |
|
|
|
x |
x |
1992 |
Bold Blend, a bit
weather sensitive |
| Radox Bouquet |
|
Silvery Pink |
Strong |
4'-5' |
7.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
1981 |
|
Rainbow Sorbet
(Photo) (Photo) |
AARS 2006 |
Bright Yellow, Orange & Red |
none |
Medium
Upright |
8.0 |
|
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' |
7.5 |
|
x |
|
|
|
2002 |
|
Scentimental
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Burgundy w/White |
Strong |
Medium
/Tall |
7.7 |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
1996 |
Short stems, dense shrub |
| Seduction |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September Mourn
(Photo) (Photo) |
9/11 Memorial Rose |
Pure White cup-like bloom |
none |
4' |
8.2 |
x |
x |
|
x |
|
2003 |
A limited edition rose |
| Sexy Rexy (Photo) |
|
Coral Pink |
Mild |
Medium |
8.7 |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
1984 |
|
| Sheila's Perfume |
|
Yellow/Deep Pink Blend |
Strong |
Medium |
8.2 |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
1982 |
|
Shocking Blue
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Clear Lavender |
Strong |
Medium
Tall |
7.4 |
|
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' |
8.3 |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
1981 |
Prolific strong rose,
ruffled petals, vivid display |
Sixteen Candles
(Photo) (Photo)
(Photo) |
|
Peach and Light Pink |
Sweet |
3'-3.5' |
7.3 |
|
|
|
x |
|
2006 |
Well branched and prolific—own root |
| Spanish Sunset |
|
Bright Orange |
|
4' |
+ |
|
x |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
| Seduction |
Romantica Collection |
Soft Pink |
Moderate |
4' |
7.7 |
|
x |
|
|
|
1996 |
AKA: Guy de Maupassant. Very vigorous |
| Singin' The Blues |
|
Lavender |
Strong Citrus |
5.5'x2'-3'W |
|
|
|
|
|
x |
2010 |
|
| Sun Flare |
|
Lemony Yellow |
Anise |
3' |
8.3 |
x |
x |
|
|
x |
1981 |
Ruffled open blooms |
Sunsprite (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Deep Yellow |
Strong |
Medium |
8.5 |
x |
x |
|
|
|
1977 |
|
| Sweet Intoxication |
|
Rich Magenta |
Strong Clove |
4' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
Sparkling amethyst clusters. None-stop color & fragrance |
Topsy Turvy
(Photo) (Photo) |
Carruth |
Brilliant Scarlet, White Reverse |
Mild Apple |
4' |
7.6 |
|
x |
|
|
|
2007 |
Long-lived blossoms |
Trumpeter
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Brilliant Red Orange |
Mild |
Medium |
8.2 |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
1977 |
Dependable landscape bush |
Tuscan Sun
(Photo) (Photo) |
JP Ultimate |
Deep Apricot-Orange |
Light, Spicy |
3.5'
-4' |
7.8 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
2005 |
Generous clusters,
long sturdy stems—own root |
Vavoom (Photo)
(Photo) (Photo) |
|
Orange Juice Orange |
Moderate Spicy |
4' |
7.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
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