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Rose Types

Floribunda Roses

Floribundas carry their flowers in big clusters on compact, free-flowering plants — more color over a longer season than a hybrid tea, with less fuss.

Color by the cluster

Bred by crossing hybrid teas with cluster-flowered polyanthas, the floribunda delivers many blooms per stem in near-continuous flushes. Individual flowers may be smaller than a hybrid tea's, but the sheer quantity and the compact, bushy habit make floribundas superb for massing, hedging, and bedding.

They are generally hardier and more disease-tolerant than hybrid teas, which makes them an excellent choice for gardeners who want impact without intensive care.

Quick tip: Deadhead whole clusters rather than single blooms — cut the spent truss back to the first strong leaf to bring on the next flush faster.

Growing floribunda roses

Give them full sun and well-drained soil. Prune moderately in late winter — less hard than a hybrid tea — to keep the plant bushy, and feed after each major flush to sustain the display.

Popular floribunda roses

The 43 roses below are among the most widely grown and dependable in this group. Each profile covers color, fragrance, size, hardiness, and how to grow it well.