Floribunda Rose Types

These type of roses get their name from the latin word “floribunda” meaning “many flowers”. They are aptly named for this is one rose type  that does indeed produce an abundance of blooms. If you are considering getting involved in rose growing you should definitely consider growing some of these.

Typically, their flowers are arranged in low-growing large clusters all though not quite as low as the Hybrid tea Roses. The Floribunda rose is a crossbreed of  a Hybrid Tea and a Polyantha in the 1920′s. The Floribunda is favored by many over the Hybrid Tea due  its ability to produce a lot of  blooms over a prolonged period of time. Many people grow them for display rather than to use as cutting-flowers. They’re a beautiful landscape plant that can produce an abundance of color season after season.

The Floribunda type rose, much like their ancestors, come in a large assortment of colors and styles. The difference is, however, that these flowers are much more vigorous and hardy than Hybrid Tea roses. Generally, Floribunda plants can grow up to four feet tall. A notable plant of similar size that has become increasingly popular over the last few years is the Rob Roy. Its roses, which offer a sweet soft scent, bloom in a deep red color. The flowers will bloom continually from spring until late fall provided there aren’t any severe frosts. They’re extremely bold in mass planting.

Plant these types of roses about 30 inches apart and mulch well. They appreciate a sunny position where they can get plenty of sunlight. You can find out here How To Prune the Different Rose Types

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