Fabulous Fabulous FloribundasFloribundas

Produced by Kitty BelendezProduced by Kitty Belendez

ARS Consulting RosarianARS Consulting RosarianSanta Clarita, CaliforniaSanta Clarita, California

May 2005May 2005

Photos by Kitty BelendezPhotos by Kitty Belendez

© Copyright 2005 Kitty Belendez, All Rights Reserved© Copyright 2005 Kitty Belendez, All Rights Reserved..

What is a Floribunda?What is a Floribunda?

Masses of bloomMasses of bloomClusters of Clusters of flowers in springflowers in springFew clusters in Few clusters in fallfallUsually shorter Usually shorter and bushier than a and bushier than a hybrid teahybrid tea Peppermint Twist, Lavaglut, Fabulous!Peppermint Twist, Lavaglut, Fabulous!

What is a Floribunda?What is a Floribunda?

Good repeat Good repeat bloombloomBest bloom in Best bloom in springspringComes in many Comes in many colorscolorsMost have mild Most have mild fragrancefragrance

Dicky, French Lace, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fabulous!Dicky, French Lace, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fabulous!

IcebergIceberg

KordesKordesWhiteWhite195819585’ x 5’5’ x 5’

Parents: Robin Hood (Hmusk) x Virgo (HT)Parents: Robin Hood (Hmusk) x Virgo (HT)

IcebergIceberg

Easy careEasy careExcellent Excellent repeat bloomrepeat bloomTerrific for Terrific for landscapelandscape

IcebergIceberg

Iceberg is Iceberg is great for great for creating a creating a hedge hedge along along buildingsbuildings

Sexy RexySexy Rexy

McGredyMcGredyMedium PinkMedium PinkHeavily petalledHeavily petalled198419843’ to 4’3’ to 4’

Parents: Seaspray x DreamingParents: Seaspray x Dreaming

Sexy RexySexy Rexy

Fabulous!Fabulous!

ZaryZaryWhiteWhite200120013’ to 4’3’ to 4’Good repeatGood repeat

Parents: Iceberg x Sexy RexyParents: Iceberg x Sexy Rexy

Fabulous!Fabulous!

Bill WarrinerBill Warriner

WarrinerWarrinerOrange PinkOrange Pink199819983’3’

Parents: Sunflare x ImpatientParents: Sunflare x Impatient

Our Lady of GuadalupeOur Lady of Guadalupe

ZaryZaryPink BlendPink Blend200020003’3’

Parents: UnknownParents: Unknown

Princess of WalesPrincess of Wales

HarknessHarknessWhiteWhite199719972’ to 3’2’ to 3’

Parents: UnknownParents: Unknown

Hot CocoaHot Cocoa

CarruthCarruthRussetRusset20022002AARSAARS4’ to 5’ 4’ to 5’

Parents: (Playboy x Altissimo) x Livin’ EasyParents: (Playboy x Altissimo) x Livin’ Easy

Hot CocoaHot Cocoa

Clean foliageClean foliageGood repeat bloomGood repeat bloom

Peppermint TwistPeppermint Twist

ChristensenChristensenRed BlendRed Blend199219924’4’

Parents: Pinstripe x MaestroParents: Pinstripe x Maestro

Brass BandBrass Band

ChristensenChristensenApricot BlendApricot Blend19931993AARS AARS 3’3’

Parents: Gold Badge x Holy ToledoParents: Gold Badge x Holy Toledo

Brass BandBrass Band

This bush This bush of Brass of Brass Band Band makes a makes a stunning stunning statement statement in the in the gardengarden

MilanMilan

JerabekJerabekRed BlendRed BlendSemi-doubleSemi-double198619863’ to 4’3’ to 4’

Parents: UnknownParents: Unknown

Exhibition FormExhibition Form

Pasadena StarPasadena Star NataliNatali

French LaceFrench Lace

WarrinerWarrinerWhiteWhite19801980AARSAARS Exhibition FormExhibition Form3’ to 4’3’ to 4’

Parents: Dr. A.J. Verhage x Bridal PinkParents: Dr. A.J. Verhage x Bridal Pink

Summer FashionSummer Fashion

WarrinerWarrinerYellow BlendYellow Blend198619863’3’

Parents: Precilla x Bridal PinkParents: Precilla x Bridal Pink

LavaglutLavaglut

KordesKordesDark RedDark Red197819783’3’

Parents: Gruss an Bayern x SeedlingParents: Gruss an Bayern x Seedling

NicoleNicole

KordesKordesWhite [?]White [?]198519854’ to 5’4’ to 5’Aka Tabris,Aka Tabris,KORicole,KORicole,Raspberry IceRaspberry Ice

Parents: Seedling x Bordure RoseParents: Seedling x Bordure Rose

Lady of the DawnLady of the Dawn

InterplantInterplant(Netherlands)(Netherlands)Light PinkLight Pink198419844’4’

Parents: INTerdress x Stadt den HelderParents: INTerdress x Stadt den Helder

George BurnsGeorge Burns

CarruthCarruthYellow BlendYellow Blend199619962’ to 3’2’ to 3’

Parents: Calico x Roller CoasterParents: Calico x Roller Coaster

Francois RabelaisFrancois Rabelais

MeillandMeillandMedium RedMedium Red199819983’3’

Parents: (MEIchanso x MEIfolio) x KORlimaParents: (MEIchanso x MEIfolio) x KORlima

Pink Gruss an AachenPink Gruss an Aachen

Kluis & KoningKluis & KoningOrange Pink [?]Orange Pink [?]192919293’3’Previously known as Previously known as Irene WattsIrene Watts

Parents: Sport of Gruss an AachenParents: Sport of Gruss an Aachen

Pink Gruss an AachenPink Gruss an Aachen

DickyDicky

DicksonDicksonOrange PinkOrange Pink19841984Disease resistantDisease resistant4’4’

Parents: Cathedral x MementoParents: Cathedral x Memento

ShowbizShowbiz

TantauTantauMedium RedMedium Red19811981AARS 1985AARS 19852’2’

Parents: UnknownParents: Unknown

ShowbizShowbiz

Short, Short, compact, compact, and disease and disease resistant, resistant, Showbiz Showbiz provides a provides a bright spot bright spot in any in any garden.garden.

ScentimentalScentimental

CarruthCarruthRed BlendRed BlendStripedStriped19991999AARS 1997AARS 19973’ to 4’3’ to 4’FragrantFragrant

Parents: Playboy x Peppermint TwistParents: Playboy x Peppermint Twist

PlayboyPlayboy

CockerCockerRed BlendRed BlendSingle (10-petals)Single (10-petals)197619763’ to 4’3’ to 4’

Parents: City of Leeds x (Chanelle x Piccadilly)Parents: City of Leeds x (Chanelle x Piccadilly)

PlaygirlPlaygirl

MooreMooreMedium PinkMedium PinkSingle Single 198619863’3’

Parents: Playboy x Angel FaceParents: Playboy x Angel Face

PuananiPuanani

BelendezBelendezMauveMauveSingle Single 199719973’3’

Parents: Playgirl SportParents: Playgirl Sport

PlayfairPlayfair

WilkeWilkeWhiteWhite19911991SingleSingle2’2’

Parents: Playgirl x SeedlingParents: Playgirl x Seedling

InternationalInternationalHerald TribuneHerald Tribune

HarknessHarknessMauveMauve1984198420 petals20 petalsFragrantFragrant2’2’

Parents: Seedling x ([Orange Sensation x Allgold] x R. californica)Parents: Seedling x ([Orange Sensation x Allgold] x R. californica)

City of San FranciscoCity of San Francisco

CarruthCarruthMedium RedMedium Red200120012’ to 3’2’ to 3’

Parents: Santa Claus x (Playboy x Olympiad)Parents: Santa Claus x (Playboy x Olympiad)

Floribunda Tree RosesFloribunda Tree Roses

Floribundas Floribundas make good tree make good tree roses because roses because they are not too they are not too tall, and tall, and produce many produce many bloomsblooms

Playboy TreePlayboy Tree

Floribunda Tree RosesFloribunda Tree Roses

Pink Gruss Pink Gruss an Aachen an Aachen tree in front, tree in front, with more with more mature mature Playboy tree Playboy tree in backin back

Floribunda in ContainersFloribunda in Containers

Smaller Smaller floribundas can floribundas can grow well in grow well in containers, but containers, but will reach their will reach their fullest potential fullest potential when planted in when planted in the groundthe ground

LavaglutLavaglut

Care of FloribundasCare of Floribundas

Plant in well-balanced soilPlant in well-balanced soilFull sun for best bloom productionFull sun for best bloom productionRegular water supplyRegular water supplyMust have good drainageMust have good drainageScheduled fertilization programScheduled fertilization programSpray for fungus and insects as neededSpray for fungus and insects as neededUse organics and mulchUse organics and mulchPlace a ring around each bushPlace a ring around each bush

Pruning FloribundasPruning Floribundas

Trim the bush back by half or moreTrim the bush back by half or moreCut ¼” above outward-facing bud eyeCut ¼” above outward-facing bud eyeThin out crossing branches & twiggy growthThin out crossing branches & twiggy growthStrip off all foliage & clean up debrisStrip off all foliage & clean up debrisApply dormant spray to prevent pestsApply dormant spray to prevent pestsNever use rose trimmings for mulchNever use rose trimmings for mulchCheck with local rosarian for ideal timingCheck with local rosarian for ideal timing

Floribundas in Winter Floribundas in Winter

To promote To promote masses of blooms, masses of blooms, floribundas should floribundas should be pruned heavily be pruned heavily in the winter in in the winter in Southern California Southern California (early spring in (early spring in other regions).other regions).

Floribundas in Spring Floribundas in Spring

Floribundas for LandscapeFloribundas for Landscape

Fabulous! and DickyFabulous! and Dicky

Floribundas for LandscapeFloribundas for Landscape

EuropeanaEuropeana

Floribundas for ExhibitionFloribundas for Exhibition

BACK: Nicole, Fabulous!, and Sexy RexyBACK: Nicole, Fabulous!, and Sexy RexyFRONT: Europeana, LavaglutFRONT: Europeana, Lavaglut

Floribundas for BouquetsFloribundas for Bouquets

Europeana, Sexy Rexy, Lavaglut, and FabulousEuropeana, Sexy Rexy, Lavaglut, and Fabulous!

Floribundas for YOU!Floribundas for YOU!

Dicky, Nicole, Fabulous!Dicky, Nicole, Fabulous!