Floribunda

Floribunda is a modern group of garden roses. Think of it as a double-crossed rose. The idea behind this multi-layered breeding was to create roses which bloom with polyantha profusion but have the floral beauty and color range of a hybrid tea. The 'Betty Boop' [1999] is probably the most well known of this classification.

Lineage 1: Rosa chinensis x Rosa multiflora = polyantha rose

Lineage 2: polyantha x hybrid tea = floribunda rose

Below are our favorite selections of Floribunda roses which are known to thrive in Sonoma County.

Download PDF list of all recommended roses here.

For pruning and care questions, please contact your local Consulting Rosarian.

Marmalade Skies

Classification: Modern Rose/ Floribunda
Color: Orange blend
Introduced: 1999
Fragrance: Slight fragrance
ARS Rating: 8.2

Playboy

Classification: Modern Rose/ Floribunda
Color: Red blend
Introduced: 1976
Fragrance: Slight fragrance
ARS Rating: 8.4

Playgirl

Classification: Modern Rose/ Floribunda
Color: Medium pink
Introduced: 1986
Fragrance: Slight fragrance
ARS Rating: 8.3

Scentimental

Classification: Modern Rose/ Floribunda
Color: Red blend
Introduced: 1999
Fragrance: Fragrant
ARS Rating: 7.8

Sheila's Perfume

Classification: Modern Rose/ Floribunda
Color: Yellow blend
Introduced: 1982
Fragrance: Very fragrant
ARS Rating: 8.1