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