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Florentina™ Arborose® Climbing Rose

Description

Petal-Packed, Fragrant Blooms

Cloak practically any garden structure in crimson bloom. Florentina™ is a lovely, wonderfully floriferous variety that sets big, plush, peony-like red blooms on a soft-caned climbing plant reaching just about 3 feet wide and 7 feet high. A great size for the fence, trellis, or arbor, Florentina blends beautifully with Clematis and other climbers and doesn't take everything over.

Florentina™ is part of the Arborose series from the renowned rose breeders at Kordes. Carefully bred for exceptional disease resistance, own-root vigor, softer canes, and more abundant blooms, this series is a huge improvement for most common garden uses. The manageable size makes Florentina a good fit for more garden structures, while the pliable canes makes it easier to train into decorative shapes.

Details

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Genus Rosa
Species hybrida
Variety 'KORtrameilo'
ppaf PP 24,196
Zone 6 - 9
Bloom Start to End Late Spring - Late Summer
Habit Climbing
Plant Height 7 ft
Plant Width 3 ft
Bloom Size 3 in
Petal Count 40
Additional Characteristics Arches, Award Winner, Bloom First Year, Free Bloomer, Long Bloomers, Pruning Recommended, Trellises
Bloom Color Dark Red
Bud Shape Fat, Pointed
Flower Shape Cupped, Double, Quartered
Foliage Color Dark Green, Glossy, Leathery
Fragrance Moderate
Light Requirements Full Sun
Moisture Requirements Moist,  well-drained
Resistance Disease Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant
Soil Tolerance Normal,  loamy
Uses Beds, Cut Flowers, Landscapes, Vines and Climbers
Restrictions *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following:
Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Product Review Summary

Based on 4 reviews
The average rating for this product is 5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5.0/5.0

Customer Reviews

June 12, 2020

Absolutely beautiful blooms

This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

The Florentina is a beautiful climber with impressive, full, gorgeous blooms. This is the third season I have had it and there are about 65 roses on it at the moment. You can not walk past it and not stop for a moment to admire the beauty. One of the canes has 7 buds at the end and when they bloomed, they formed a heart! I wish I could attach a picture but will send it to customer service.

Amanda D. from NJ
March 25, 2020

Very Impressed

This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Wow! I'm impressed and a little overwhelmed to say nothing of surprised! Today I received my first order from Jackson & Perkins for two red Kordes roses - Florentina CL and Desmond Tutu. I thought they were going to be little 2-qt things but they are these huge bareroots. I'm pretty unfamiliar with bareroots since I always buy potted. These are going to need a DEEP hole! Florentina definitely says it's ownroot, but Tutu says nothing either way. I don't see a graft so I'm assuming it's ownroot, too. I love Kordes roses! Absolutely impeccable disease resistance in hot humid Central Florida and very undemanding. I don't even water or feed the three I have - for years, but they are in a very well amended bed. Now I just have to buy a trellis for Florentina and install it. I'm really excited!

Sherry Roma from FL
April 11, 2018

Super Happy

This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

After browsing and seeing such poor ratings on this rose I felt I needed to include my two cents. I’ve purchased 13 roses this year from 3 different companies/breeders...so far, these have been the most impressive as far as robust and general health. I purchased them as bareroots. They were huge and hearty when they arrived, perfectly packaged. I followed instructions and soaked them prior to planting. They were covered in little buds which immediately took off. I’m just a couple months they have grown to over two feet tall with gorgeous glossy foliage. Too early for flowers, my experience with climbers is that you can’t really expect any blooms the first year. I wouldn’t hesitate to purchAse a Kordes bareroot in the future and in fact I’m already eyeing the plum perfect for next year! By the way, I bought three of these and all three are awesome. If it helps, I’m zone 9 and these are in deep pots with frequent watering and periodic fish emulsion treatments. I have two that get great sun and one that is partial sun do to my patio and am still happy with the growth on each one (although the full sun are slightly bigger)

Merle from CA
April 11, 2018

Super Happy

This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

After browsing and seeing such poor ratings on this rose I felt I needed to include my two cents. I’ve purchased 13 roses this year from 3 different companies/breeders...so far, these have been the most impressive as far as robust and general health. I purchased them as bareroots. They were huge and hearty when they arrived, perfectly packaged. I followed instructions and soaked them prior to planting. They were covered in little buds which immediately took off. I’m just a couple months they have grown to over two feet tall with gorgeous glossy foliage. Too early for flowers, my experience with climbers is that you can’t really expect any blooms the first year. I wouldn’t hesitate to purchAse a Kordes bareroot in the future and in fact I’m already eyeing the plum perfect for next year! By the way, I bought three of these and all three are awesome. If it helps, I’m zone 9 and these are in deep pots with frequent watering and periodic fish emulsion treatments. I have two that get great sun and one that is partial sun do to my patio and am still happy with the growth on each one (although the full sun are slightly bigger)

Merle from CA

Choosing Your Roses

Bare root roses are the most common form of roses for spring and early season planting, and come in two types: grafted and own root.

Grafted Bare root Roses
Own root Bare root Roses

Grafted roses, sometimes referred to as budded bare root roses, have roots that belong to a different variety of rose than the shoots. While the shoots will grow into the variety of rose you've selected, the root variety has been specially grown and developed for hardiness, improved resistance to common diseases, and improved resistance to certain weather conditions. The roots on any grafted rose you receive are usually already two years old, so they'll establish in your garden more quickly when planted.

Own root roses are grown from rose shoot cuttings and develop their own root system. Unlike grafted roses, both their roots and shoots come from the same variety of plant.


All Jackson & Perkins bare root roses are maintained in a suspended state of growth in our state-of-the-art wet cooler, so they'll be delivered to you with no foliage or blooms. The wet cooler has a uniform storage temperature set just above freezing and uses a fog system to provide consistent humidity of 100%, ensuring the roses remain fully hydrated and don't exit dormancy before leaving our facility. While you might see some variance in size, even within the same variety of bare root rose, all our roses meet the same rigorous standards of quality.

So, not sure which type of bare root rose you should choose? Don't worry, we've got that covered. We've researched which varieties of bare root roses grow better as grafted or own root, and both types can be planted in the early spring months, so just choose the variety of rose you're most interested in and get planting.

Though you might be surprised or intimidated when you receive a box of bare root roses filled with roots and shoots, rest assured, with the proper care, these little bundles will grow into stunning roses.


Container Roses

Container Roses

Container roses are typically available in 2-quart sizes or larger and come with established foliage that may or may not have blooms. While bare root roses should generally be planted in early spring, container roses allow you quite a bit more flexibility in planting time, from spring all the way through fall in many zones. Fall can be a good season to plant container roses because it allows them enough time to establish themselves before cold or freezing temperatures arrive.


Jackson and Perkins One Year Roses

What to Expect

If this is the first time your are planting a bare root rose, you may be surprised by their brown roots and dormant stem. However, bare root roses provide the easiest and fastest way of planting roses without the concern of transplant shock.

Bare root roses may appear to be dead upon arrival, but the plants actually have the advantage of being able to focus their energies on strong root development rather than having to support an extensive and stressful growth of leaves right after planting.

Bare root roses are the best option for early-season planting. In fact, late winter is the best time to plant. Our bare root roses are fully established plants that meet the highest industry standards. They arrive dormant, which makes them ideal for planting. The roots get to acclimate to native soil, as opposed to the packaged soil. Of course, since they are not in soil when you get them, there's no mess to contend with.

Bareroot Roses

Due to the nature of plants and the fact that some are younger than others, there will be some variance in the size of our bareroot roses. However, they have all gone through the same quality inspections in order to make sure they meet the high standards we expect from all of our roses.

Gold Standard Stamp of Approval

Each Jackson and Perkins rose is individually inspected and graded to meet our standards for shape, viability, fragrance, and disease resistance.

Jackson and Perkins Exclusive Preservation Process

Our roses are maintained in a suspended state of growth utilizing a state-of-the-art wet cooler. By providing a uniform storage temperature just above freezing and employing a fog system to provide a consistent humidity of 100%, we are able to ensure that each of our roses remains fully hydrated and does not come out of its dormancy before leaving our facility. Bare root roses ordered elsewhere often arrive dry and shriveled. Through our exclusive preservation process, Jackson and Perkins is able to provide a fully hydrated premium bare root rose. Prior to entering the shipping container, we carefully wrap the root system to preserve the moisture and to provide a top-quality rose that is in optimal planting condition.

Gold Standard Stamp of Approval

Our Superior Bare Root Rose Growing Process

Our roses are hand budded by professional rose budders to ensure you receive a true-to-variety quality rose. This takes a special skill. These professional hand budders make sure the bud union lives and the rose plant becomes the premium Jackson and Perkins rose variety desired.

At the end of the rose growth cycle, when the rose plant has hardened off and is ready to be harvested, the roses are hand selected according to our top-quality Jackson and Perkins rose standards.

World's Finest Roses

Jackson and Perkins World's Finest Roses

The Jackson and Perkins Difference

Jackson & Perkins is one of the most recognized names in the gardening industry. In fact, for decades rose lovers have considered Jackson & Perkins synonymous with great roses. How has Jackson & Perkins earned this reputation? Simple, for over 100 years we have brought our customers the world's finest selection of roses.

Jackson & Perkins became a leader in the world of roses by producing dozens of award-winning roses. Jackson & Perkins has won more All-America Rose Selection awards than any other US company. In addition to the AARS awards, Jackson & Perkins has won numerous other awards, including the coveted Golden Rose of The Hague and the Royal National Rose Society’s President’s International trophy, among others.

From seed to market a new garden rose can take 8 to 10 years to develop. Every year, thousands of seedlings are grown but only a handful are selected to move into the trial phase. During this time, potential new roses are grown and evaluated in different climatic regions of the country. Our rosarians are looking for rose bushes that have stronger disease resistance, vigorous growth habits, and clean healthy foliage. When it comes to blooms, they are looking for improved flower form, unique colors, and strong fragrance.

Today Jackson & Perkins offers over 200 varieties of roses that includes a broad selection of exclusive roses, historical favorites, and innovative genetics from hybridizers around the world. We have two seasons each year for roses. In the spring, we offer bare root rose bushes, bare root 36” trees, 24” patio trees, and container grown roses. Our fall season is all bush roses, and they are available in 2QT and 1GL containers.

Whether you are new to roses or are an experienced rosarian, our online store has rose varieties for you. Our website is packed with information. You will find each rose fully described and lots of articles and videos that will help answer all your questions. Our call center staff have decades of experience and are just a phone call away.

Jackson & Perkins is here to help you in every way on your rose-growing journey.  There is no other plant in the garden that comes in more colors, fragrances, shapes, or forms, or performs as many functions than roses do.


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