Floribunda Rose 'Francois Rabelais'

Rosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Bloom Time
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
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Bush
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Patent Information
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
By grafting
By budding
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Pruning Instructions
Foliage Color
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Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Fruit Size
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Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
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Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
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Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
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Soil pH requirements
Slightly Fragrant
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Medium red (mr)
Margin Width
Double
Flower Shape
Susceptible to black spot
Stems are very thorny
Flower Fragrance
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Cluster-flowered (incl. Floribunda & Grandiflora)
Seed Type
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Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
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Kernel Color
Flower Shape
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Heat (Pungency)
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Size/Type
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Propagation
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Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Jonesboro, Arkansas

San Jose, California

Hampton, Illinois

Rockville, Maryland

South Montrose, Pennsylvania

Knoxville, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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South Montrose, PA | April 2010 | positive

I've had this plant forever. Never give any of my roses winter protection. This plant is a winner, beautiful red, prolific, re-blooms c...Read More

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Rockville, MD (Zone 6b) | October 2007 | positive

I grow my r. Francois Rabelais in a container at our front door. It's always a source of joy when blooming. Flowers are a very clear me...Read More

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Jonesboro, AR | July 2006 | positive

My rose is one of the Home Depot mystery roses with the label altered to read "Dreamy Nights". After researching it, I'm pretty sure it ...Read More

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Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | May 2005 | positive

This rose is a very prolific bloomer and the color is startlingly red. The blooms are small and have very little fragrance. This Romant...Read More

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