FLORIBUNDA

                               

A Dane by the name of Paulsen created the first floribunda. Floribundas are a result of the early Polypompons and Dwarf Polyanthas, crossed with Hybrid teas.  They make nice borders and hedges with abundant clusters of blooms on short shrubs.

Blueberry Hill 1, 2, & 3: lavender, fragrant, 3 to 4 feet, Semi-double blooms of a unique lilac color with yellow stamens are set off by dark green foliage. Zones 5-10

Eutin: deep red, lightly fragrant, low mounding, A good bloomer producing dark red blooms with yellow stamens usually in clusters. This plant practically maintains itself. Zones 4-5

Fred Loads 1 & 2: salmon-orange, lightly fragrant, 4 to 5 feet, Salmony-pink colored single flowers with dark green foliage. This shrub is tolerant of poor soil. Zones 4-5

Iceberg: white double, upright and bushy, Clear white double flowers may have pink overtones in the colder climates. Looks great as a hedge. Thrives in poor soils. Zones 5-6

Intrigue: plum semi-double, fragrant, medium height.

Nearly Wild 1 & 2: A Minnesotan recommended this floribunda for anyone in cold climates.  She said it tolerates her -30*F winters.  That was all the information I needed! It has single pink blooms with yellow stamens and an open growth habit.