Francois Mauriac-Floribunda Rose
Breeder: Fryer, 2000.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 8 cm.
Fragrance: None.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 80 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 60 cm.
Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Francois Mauriac' is a super Floribunda Rose which has purplish-green foliage. Its double flowers, in clusters, are pure orange. They give off a fruity fragrance. This Rose is a brilliant tribute to the famous novel writer, Nobel prize of literature in 1952.
Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.
Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.
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