Floribunda (Christian Bédard, United States 2011)
This intensely colorful rose descends from noted award winning roses Julia Child and Sun Flare. Clusters of brilliant yellow blossoms compliment a rounded and bushy plant with glossy green foliage accented by dark red new growth. Blooms resist fading and disease resistance is strong.
I take recommending roses for beginners very seriously. If you’re going to tell someone they can grow roses, you better bring something to the table that actually helps them do it. I remember going to my Uncle Mike’s house as a kid and being mortified to watch him mow over his roses with a lawn
Miniature (Christian Bédard, United States, 2010)
This cheerfully vigorous mini is loaded with vivid orange blooms that sparkle against the deep glossy green foliage. Cold hardy and disease resistant, All A 'Twitter can be used in a variety of garden roles from patio pots to borders.
Floribunda (Bédard, United States, 2013)
Lusciously lovely, delectable peachy-pink color sets apart this sister seedling of
Sparkle & Shine. They may have their differences (peach pink vs. deep yellow). But, like most sisters, they share some likenesses, too. Both are distinctive because of their large showy clusters, long-lived flowers with lovely color, round bushy super-flowerful habit, loads of glossy green leaves & consistent dark red new growth.
Floribunda (W. Kordes & Sons, Germany, 2003)
Exceptionally fragrant peony-shaped flowers opening from dark pink buds. Foliage is bright glossy green. The form is upright and the plant typically is about 3 feet tall and 2.5 feet wide. This old-fashioned rose has an unusual fruity top note: the first impression is of lemon, and sparkles like a fine note of champagne, then presents a hint of elder flower and a discreet top note of ripe raspberries.
Floribunda, (Tom Carruth, United States, 2003)
Named for preeminent glass artist, Dale Chihuly, this rose offers an amazing array of colors. Buds of pure yellow swirl open to reveal blushes of bright orange. As the flower ages, tones of deep red appear for the grand finalé. Deep green leaves and dark red new growth provide the perfect backdrop for the clusters of flashy flowers. Showy but well behaved, this clean blooming machine will add sparkle to any spot in the landscape.
