Floribunda roses are a hybrid of tea roses and wild roses, which are also known as polyantha. They are a garden rose, which means they are mainly grown for ornamental purposes in private gardens. These roses grow on small yet very dense shrubs that have thick stems. Clusters of blooms appear together, typically at the end of a stem. They provide a colorful floral display, and numerous shades are available.
These flowers are usually grown as a border or accent plant. They can also be grown in large containers. Floribunda roses are not a trailing or climbing variety, so they do not normally need a trellis in order to prosper.
This garden rose comes in a variety of colors. A few of these include pink, peach, red, violet, and orange. Some varieties of floribunda roses may even be multi-colored. The George Burns rose, which is yellow with red splotches, is one example.
Floribunda roses often give a profusion of blooms. This is because these flowers bloom longer during the season than the hybrid tea roses they were derived from. They may appear to have more blossoms than other rose varieties because these roses typically appear in large sprays.
Most floribunda rose bush leaves are medium to dark green in color. They are usually oval-shaped and somewhat pointed on the end. The top of the leaves may appear to have a shiny or waxy coat to them. Thorns normally appear on the flower's stem just above the leaves but below the blossom.
It is not usually difficult to grow floribunda roses. Plants should be watered frequently in order to keep the soil from drying out. At least two to three inches (5.08 to 7.62 cm) of mulch should be added to the ground around the bush to aid in controlling the soil temperature and preventing weeds. Pruning may be necessary from time to time in order to help the plant maintain its shape. Fertilizer can be added monthly during the spring and summer months.
Many people choose to plant floribunda roses as an accent plant in a butterfly or bumblebee garden. Other gardeners place these small bushes as a border around smaller types of flowers. They can also be grown in large containers on a patio or balcony. The versatility of these garden roses along with the wide variety of colors available make this plant a good choice for both urban and rural gardens.