Rosa 'Florence Mary Morse'
(Rose 'Florence Mary Morse')
Family - Rosaceae
Category - Rose
Hybrid Parents - Rosa 'Chateau' x Rosa 'Magnifica'
Origin - Raised in Germany
Discovered By - Bred by Kordes Roses
Year of Introduction - 1951
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 2m
Width - up to 1.5m
Location - The House Border
Description: A tall, Floribunda rose with an upright habit. Dark green, pinnate leaves have ovate to Elliptic leaflets with toothed margins. Semi-double, bowl-shaped flowers are bright red and have wavy petals. The flowers are produced in clusters from early summer into late autumn. Excellent for use as cut flowers. Rare in cultivation.
Flower:
Semi-double, bowl-shaped flowers are bright red with wavy petals. The flowers are held in clusters and produced from June into November. Unscented.
Flower colour: Red
Flower shape: Semi-double, bowl-shaped flowers in clusters
Flowering time: June, July, August, September, October, November
Foliage:
Dark green, pinnate leaves have ovate to Elliptic leaflets with serrated margins. The new growth emerges red in spring. The leaves are Alternately arranged on prickly, upright stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with ovate to elliptic leaflets
Propagation:
Cuttings, grafting.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in fertile, moisture retentive, but well drained soil.