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Overview
All floribunda roses originate from a cross between Rosa polyanthus and Rosa Hybrid Tea roses and are also known as 'Cluster-Flowered Roses' as they often produce several blooms per stem.
Being generously flowering shrubs, Cluster Roses are almost evergreen and bloom from spring to autumn, sharing similar characteristics with hybrid tea roses.
The growth habit is quite bushy and full and Floribunda roses are usually hardier than hybrid teas.
One of the most famous Floribunda Roses is 'Iceberg' bred in Germany in 1958 by Reimer Kordes. It had strong fragrance, very good disease resistance (blackspot) and has proven to be a profuse bloomer. The original Iceberg was pure (dazzling) white but other varieties have been introduced, some with a pink blush that are particularly beautiful.
Soil: Rich loamy soil with good drainage yet moisture retentive and slightly acid.
Maintenance: Prune to encourage new growth.
Spray for diseases and water regularly and deeply.
Feed with blood and bone or a special rose formulation fertiliser regularly throughout the growing season and keep well mulched.
Diseases: Mildew, Black spot, Rust - spray fortnightly
Aphids, thrips and mites - use systemic insecticide
Other Species: 150 original species and countless hybrid roses - perhaps one of the most populated genus of all.
Comments: Also known as cluster roses as they produce multiple flowers in clusters at the end of each stem, Floribunda Roses are the ultimate celebration of summer.
One cultivar of note is 'My Hero' - Bred by Tom Carruth. A full and deep pink, cupped bloom is an absolute delight.
Author: Bob Saunders.
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Here we list businesses who usually sell this plant.
Online Retailers
Dawsons Garden World
Serving Perth gardeners for over 100 years, Dawsons have four Perth locations and provide on-line sales.
Delivery to: WA
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Gardenarium
Based in South Australia, specialising in mainstream, rare and unusual perennial plants along with roses and ornamental trees.
Delivery to: ACT,NSW,NT,QLD,SA,VIC,WA
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Local Retailers
SA |
Mount Gambier:
Gardenarium |
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WA |
Perth - all suburbs:
Dawsons Garden World |
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