Types of roses
If you would look up the origin for the name ‘Floribunda’, you would find that it comes from a Latin word that means “many flowered” or “abundance of flowers”. This rose sure does stand by what its name means. These roses have been described as some of the most colorful of the modern rose types.
They are bred to produce large double flowers, either singly or in small groups. These usually appear during a long flowering period. They are either large, vigorous bushes or compact and suitable for more confined spaces. They can purchased as either half or full standard bushes. Typically, their flowers are arranged in low-growing large clusters.
The Floribunda rose was produced by crossbreeding a Hybrid Tea and a Polyantha in the 1920’s. It is considered to be a better breed than the Hybrid Tea because it has the capacity to produce many blooms over an extended period of time. This rose is normally grown for display rather for use as cutting-flowers. They are a great plant for landscape and will produce a lot of color for many seasons to come.
These plants, just like their ancestors, can be purchased in a large variety of colors and styles. These plants are much more vigorous and hardy than Hybrid Tea roses. Floribunda plants can normally grow to about four feet tall.
The Rob Roy is rose of the same size that has become very popular over the last few years. It produces flowers that produce a soft sweet scent and blooms that are a deep red color. The plants will continue to bloom from spring through late fall if they are not slowed by a severe frost. They are very good for use in mass planting.
Getting Ready
Before you purchase your roses, you should have your location prepared. The soil should be well worked and you can add composted manure or other organic matter. Keep in mind that active roses enjoy a few inches of organic mulch. The flowers should be placed at a distance of 18 – 24 inches apart. This will give the plants plenty of space to grow.
You can buy your roses bare-rooted from November to March. These plants will be less expensive than container-grown plants. If you plan on planting a whole rose bed, this is the way to go. Once you get them home, place them the roots in a bucket of water. Let them soak as they hate drying. This is a good idea even if you have just brought them home from the garden center.
Dig a hole deep enough for roots to spread out, about 8 – 10 inches. You can add bone-meal to the soil. This is high in phosphates and will help your rose. Carefully place your plant into the ground. Cover the roots loose soil and pack any loose dirt firmly with your hand.
After you finish, make sure to water the new plants thoroughly. It is a good idea to water them daily for the first couple of weeks. At that point, you can move to a schedule of weekly irrigation.
Care and Feeding
As your plants begin to grow, you can prune them in the late winter months. A common practice is January or February, depending on your climate. Cut off the dead foliage and remove any debris from the bed and surroundings. Cut off all dead bark like canes. Dead flowers should be cut off to help promote new growth in the coming season. Do not compost the waste items as this may promote mites and other pests.
Do not prune your plants just to maintain a certain shape. Make your cuts so as to not injure your roses. Many horticulturists state that Floribundas younger than one year will grow better with a cane length of 6 inches. Weather permitting, you’ll want to fertilize in the early spring. By adding organic mulch to your soil, you will be able to enjoy your blooming flowers for months to come.
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