medium length. Many feature fragrant flowers on plants ranging from
2 feet and taller and have continuous blooms from late spring
through autumn. The plant tend to be hardier and healthier then other varieties. They are indeed the "work horse" of rose garden.
Choices seem to be endless with lots of older varieties still available today.
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~ Angel Face ~ Cluster-flowered floribunda. Mauve & mauve blend blooms. A strong citrus type fragrance, 30 petals. Average diameter 3". Double, ruffled bloom form, repeats very well. Bred in the United States by Herbert C. Swim {1968}. Bred in the United States by O.L. Weeks {1968}. Seed: Circus {floribunda, Swim, 1956} x Lavender Pinocchio. Pollen: Sterling Silver. This is a wonderful rose that is very hardy in Colorado. It does need a good spraying program to prevent Black Spot problems. (photo by: ColoradoKid)
~ Apricot Nector ~ This floribunda is a wonderful bloomer with a nice soft fragrance on a healthy plant. Clusters of apricot buds cover the medium green matte foliage and its a quick repeater. It was introduced in 1965 by Boerner and still being offered today proves its value as an excellent choice for any garden. Average size in my garden is about 4x4 feet with a slightly spreading habit. Mildew can appear, but not a big problem. (photo by: MsMary)
~ Betty Boop ~ A cluster flowered floribunda that is very winter hardy. Betty Boop was bred in United States by Tom Carruth in 1999. Weeks Roses introduced her here in the USA. She is very healthy and disease free. (photo by: ColoradoKid)
~ Bonnie Jack ~ Another terrific rose created by Dee Bennett and introduced in 2001. The unique cross of "Irish Gold" (HT) with "Party Girl" (mini) produced this beautiful light yellow floribunda. The plant grows to a height of 4-5 feet and is extremely healthy with dark green glossy foliage. Its soft fragrant blooms are produced in clusters with an occasional one to a stem. (photo by: MsMary)
~ Brass Band ~ This floribunda was introduced in 1993 by Christensen. It has clusters of bright orange blooms with a golden yellow reverse that last a long time. The bush is very healthy and requires little care. It is a perfect size for a large container if garden space is a problem. Fragrance is the only thing it lacks. (photo by: MsMary)
~ Bronze Star ~ The blooms are a coppery yellow blend. Even as they open all the way the blooms maintain a very rich center color to them. The fragrance is good too and reminds me a little of Honey Bouquet only with a sweeter twist. Bred and introduced in the United States in 2000 by O.L.Weeks and Conard-Pyle (Star roses). (photo by: ColoradoKid)
~ Butterfly Kisses ~ A single rose, cluster-flowered Floribunda introduced in 1999 by Dian Giles of Giles Roses. Parents: Sun Flare and Summer Snow. Blooms freely and in clusters with a good repeat. The buds often have a touch of dark pink at the tips in cooler weather while the rose opens to a solid dark yellow that fades within a day to a soft creamy white. A vigorous grower this rose may reach 6 - 8 ft tall. (Availability to the public is unknown) (photo by: SunAndRoses)
~ Centenaire de Lourdes ~ (1958 by Delbard-Chabert). A floribunda with clear pink double roses, slight fragrance, healthy foliage, and masses of blooms. Grows to 4-5 ft. (photo by: MISSLISALOU)
~ Charisma ~ A floribunda that was introduced in 1977 by Bob Jelly. It is a cross between "Gemini" (a 1967 polyantha) and "Zorina" a floribunda. The bush is covered with dark green foliage that is quite glossy and very disease resistent. It produces clusters of bright orange/gold small blooms that have a slight fragrance. The blooms are very long lasting on the bush as well as a cut flower. If something extra bright is what your looking for this rose is it! (photo by: MsMary)
~ Citrus Tease ~ Classified as a cluster-flowered floribunda. It was bred in the United States in 1998 by Dr Keith W Zary and introduced in 2000 by Bear Creak Gardens, Inc. Although called a medium pink this is another one of those blooms that defies an absolute color description. It ranges from a pure light pink to a pink tinted with orange sherbet. The bloom usually has a good citrus smell to it and averages a little over 3 inches in diameter. Normal growth for this plant is dark green with glossy leaves and is in what I would call the 'short' range with total height not greater than 3 1/2 feet, width only 2 1/2 feet. Its listed susceptibility to blackspot is its only flaw, but this is a plant that is determined to be healthy and given enough time, water and temperatures under 90 it always bounces back into a beautiful plant. I find it a great as a garden plant as it tends to have short stems - that may improve on an older plant. However, along with the shorter stems comes a very short time between flushes. This plant is seldom out of bloom. (photo by: SunAndRoses)
~ Country Lady ~ A cluster-flowered, Floribunda bred in England by Harness. Although the blooms are classified as orange or an orange blend it would be more correct to call them a golden yellow-orange with pink overtones. An unusual yet beautiful flower. This rose is a constant bloomer that mixes one to a stem flowers with clusters. The plant it self averages 4 - 5 feet in height and tends to sprawl a bit into the 4 foot width. Its a very healthy rose and a good grower. I notice that its tagged for zone 6 or higher. Since I'm in Florida I can't say how it does in cold weather but it did very well in hot, steamy Florida. (photo by: SunAndRoses)
~ French Lace ~ An exquisite, white floribunda. The vigorous plant reaches 4 to 5 feet tall and makes loads of one-to-a-stem blooms and glorious sprays with perfect, exhibition form. The foliage is dark green, glossy and relatively disease resistant. It does have a couple of drawbacks. The long, straight stems are 'armed' with many 'sharp' thorns, and the blooms have only a slight fragrance. 'Dr. A. J. Verbage' and 'Bridal Pink' were it's parents. This 1982 AARS winner also won the Gold Medal and the Portland Trials. (photo by: Sue O'Brien)
~ Gene Boerner ~ Gene Boerner is a cluster-flowered pink Floribunda. And boy can it ever cluster! It was bred in the US in 1968 by Gene Boerner and named after him posthumously. Gene Boerner was director of research at Jackson & Perkins and was considered the father of the Floribundas. The bloom is a medium pink and said to have a mild fragrance. It repeates well and is a good grower. When a healthy bush goes into full flush - watch out! Its an eye catcher. (photo by: SunAndRoses)
~ Gruss an Aachen ~~ This floribunda was introduced in 1909 by Gueduldig of Germany. It is still a favorite due to it beautiful soft blush cream blooms and its ability to still bloom very well with less direct sunlight. The dark green foliage is very healthy and the plant stays small enough (about 2 1/2 x3 feet) to be a great pot plant or front border plant. There is also a soft pleasant fragrance making this rose excellent for those area where lack of full sun all day would be a problem for other roses. (photo by: MsMary)
~ Honey Bouquet ~ Floribunda. Bred in United States (1999) by Dr. Keith W. Zary. Extremely hardy and disease resistant rose bush. Very good and quick repeat bloomer. The fragrance is a wonderful and unique warm honey-like scent. The blooms start out a bright yellow and then soften to a buttery yellow as they age and open. (photo by: Colorado Kid)
~ Hot Cocoa ~ Floribunda rose and was bred by Tom Carruth in 2002 and introduced here by Weeks Roses in 2003. Her foliage is just about as awesome as her blooms. (photo by: Bearrose54)
~ Iceberg ~ If you are looking for a fantastic landscape rose this is one of the best. It was introduced by Kordes of Germany in 1958 and was his very first introduction to the rose world. Clusters of white blooms cover this floribunda from spring until late fall. There is only a light honey fragrance, but its bloom power and exceptional disease resistance makes up for anything else it may lack. The plant is quite full with graceful stems and is about 4x4 feet. It is a cross between "Robin Hood" & "Virgo". (There is also a climbing sport simply called "Climbing Iceberg" that is just as healthy and also a terrific bloomer.) (photo by: MsMary)
~ Livin Easy ~ Cluster flowered floribunda. Orange & orange blend blooms. Fruity & strong fragrance. Cupped, double bloom form. Repeats its bloom again later in the season. Bloom to bloom cycle is similar to Angel Face. Very good disease resistance here. Needs to be well mounded for winter. It was originally named "Friendship" in Britain. Bred in England in 1992 by Harkness. Introduced in the United States by Weeks Wholesale Rose Growers, Inc.. Seed = Southhampton Pollen = Remember Me. (photo by: Colorado Kid)
~ Marmalaide Skies ~ Also called MEImonblan or Tangerine Dream. this is a cluster-flowered floribunda bred in France in 1999 by Meilland and introduced into the United States in 2001. This rose is classified as orange but has a slight tinge of pink to the orange - not enough to notice unless it is next to something like Livin' Easy - a true orange. This rose is supposed to get about 3 ft by 3 ft (min has already reached over 4 ft tall) and should grow well in zone 6 and higher. (photo by: SunAndRoses)
~ Modern Magic ~ A floribunda created by Jack Christensen in 1996 and introduced in 2001 by Conrad-Pyle of Star Roses. It is a cross of Voodoo (HT) and Tiger Tail (floribunda). The stripped orange and yellow petals that fade to a red/orange are bright and eye catching especially with the dark green glossy leaves and fast to repeat after deadheading. Growth is to about 4 feet, but can be taller in some zones. For me the plant seems to he very hardy and even with a slight case of black sport in the Spring has always snapped back quickly with new foliage quickly. Definately a rose for those who love the bright colored roses! (photo by: MsMary)
~ Neon Lights ~ A floribunda that produces clusters of bright pink fragrant blooms on a bush about 4x4 feet. It was introduced in 1992 and created by Warriner with a cross of "Intrigue" & "Impatient". A very good bloomer with quick repeat and fairly disease resistent with occassional bouts of rust in my area. As with alot of roses these days it is difficult to get and HelpMeFind shows no suppliers at this time. (photo by: MsMary)
~ Nicole ~ Introduced by Kordes in 1985, 'Nicole' makes a fine garden rose with it's disease resistant foliage. This floribunda produces many blooms throughout the season in big sprays that also do very well on the show table. (photo by: Spidermite)
~ Outrageous ~ A cluster flowered Floribunda. This one is said to be winter tender and the jury is still out on that one here. . Orange & orange blend blooms, (orange & yellow blended blooms). Honey/lemon strong fragrance. 25 to 30 petals. Average diameter of blooms is 4¾". Bred in United States (1998) by Dr. Keith W. Zary. The two that I have are Jackson & Perkins tagged roses. The blooming habit is continuous. Loves to through out beautiful blooms that differ somewhat from each other in the first year. (photo by: ColoradoKid)
~ Pure Poetry ~ A cluster-flowered rose of the floribunda class. Its a cross between Tournament of Roses (pollen) and "seedling-Samling". It was bred in the United States by Dr Keith Zary and introduced in approximately 1998 by Bear Creek Gardens. This rose ranges in color from an orange pink to orange with a yellow reverse to the petals. It reminds me a lot of my hybrid tea Calico, except that the yellow reverse is not visable from the top. The flowers often fade to a very pretty pink. It blooms freely and is fairly resistent to blackspot. The rose reaches a height of no more than 3 ft tall and will spread to almost 4 feet wide. The foliage is a healthy glossy green and nicely complements the flowers. (photo by: SunAndRoses)
~ Regensberg ~ This floribunda created by McGredy & introduced in 1979. Always in bloom and extremely disease resistent makes it a terrific addition to the garden. Also does very well in less then 6 hours of sun per day. The plant is average size at about 3x3 feet with glossy dark green leaves. If it lacks anything that would be fragrance. (photo by: MsMary)
~ Sexy Rexy ~ A cluster flowered floribunda. A wonderful soft pink coloration with a light fragrance. This rose bush is a blooming machine. Once it gets started in the Spring there are blooms on it for the season with hardly any lull in the beautiful blooms. This rose was bred in New Zealand in 1984 by McGredy and introduced in New Zealand by Sam McGredy IV. Seed = Seaspray (miniature floribunda), Pollen = Dreaming (floribunda). Although I wish the name were different, I love this rose for its hardiness, disease resistance and its incredibly fast repeat. (photo by: ColoradoKid)
~ Sheila's Perfume ~ This floribunda was introduced in 1985 by Shridan, UK. It is a very healthy plant that takes little care and produces beautiful fragrant yellow blend blooms. After 2 years in my garden the plant is about 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide and stays very up right in growth. It is not as prolific as some of my other floribunds, but I would still recommend this beauty to anyone who wants an easy care rose. (photo by:Ms.Mary)
~ Singing In The Rain ~ A clustered floribunda that was introduced in 1994 by McGredy and is a cross of "Sexy Rexy" and "Pot O'Gold". It make a rather tall plant for a floribunda in warmer zones, reaching 5-6 feet and about 4feet wide. The leaves are deep green and glossy. The blooms are a warm orange and (I call it cinnamon) tan blend with a light frangrance. It is an excellent bloomer with quick repeat and seldom out of bloom. Just a touch of rust is its only problem on this otherwise healthy plant. (photo by: MsMary)
~ Sunsprite ~ This is a terrific deep yellow floribunda that was introduced in 1977 by Kordes. The bush is very healthy with deep green glossy leaves and stays about 4 feet high and upright in growth. It produces clusters of blooms that hold their color very well and have a nice fragrance. The only complaint would be that the blooms open and shatter fairly quick, but the repeat is excellent! (photo by: MsMary)
~ Sweet Vivien ~ A pink blend cluster-flowered floribunda. The bloom's 17 petals put it in the 'double' bloom form class. The seed parent was Little Darling with a pollen parent of Odorata. It was bred in the United States in 1961 by Frank Raffel. The bush will get between 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. I would consider it very disease resistent and it is a great bloomer. The blooms can open extremely brightly colored sometimes with a blush of yellow around the stamens but they quickly fade to beautiful snowy white petals surrounded by a clear pink edge. The older my plant got the more often it generated bloom clusters of 4 or more blooms. (photo by: SunAndRoses)
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