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- Growth habit
- Bush
- Flowering
- Repeat-flowering
- Breeder
- Albert Norman
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Frensham is a British floribunda raised by Albert Norman in 1946 and introduced by Harkness Roses of Hitchin. Its dark red flowers are semi-double, with roughly 9 to 16 petals, and have only a mild scent. Plants grow to about 4 ft (1.2 m). It won the RNRS Gold Medal. A historic red floribunda for those interested in mid-century British roses or wanting a deep red in a bed.
Frensham traits
- Dark red flowers with 9 to 16 petals
- Mild fragrance
- Grows to around 4 ft (1.2 m)
- RNRS Gold Medal winner
- Raised by Albert Norman, introduced by Harkness
Good for
- Rose beds
- Heritage collections
- Mixed borders
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frensham this page | — | Bush | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Alexander | — | Bush | — |
| Alpine Sunset | — | Bush | — |
| Amber Queen | — | Bush | — |
| Anne Harkness | — | Bush | — |
Frensham FAQ
What kind of rose is Frensham?
Frensham is a British floribunda raised by Albert Norman in 1946 and introduced by Harkness Roses of Hitchin. Its dark red flowers are semi-double, with roughly 9 to 16 petals, and have only a mild scent.
How does Frensham compare with other rose varieties?
Frensham: bush. Similar rose varieties include A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous, Alexander. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Frensham good for?
Frensham is grown for rose beds, heritage collections, mixed borders.
Sowing, care and common problems
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Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.