H.C. Andersen Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Key facts

Growth habit: Bush
Flowering: Repeat-flowering
Listed for: United States

Overview

H.C. Andersen is a red floribunda bred by Pernille Olesen and colleagues, introduced in 1986 and patented in 1988 as PP6265 ('Poulander'). The flowers have about 20 petals and a faint scent. Plants grow about 2.6 to 4 ft (0.8 to 1.2 m) tall. A straightforward red floribunda for beds and borders.

H.C. Andersen traits

Red flowers with about 20 petals
Faint fragrance
Grows about 2.6 to 4 ft (0.8 to 1.2 m) tall

Good for

Rose beds
Mixed borders

Compare with other rose varieties

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Variety	Days to maturity	Growth habit	Type
H.C. Andersen this page	—	Bush	—
Abbaye de Cluny	—	Bush	—
About Face	—	Bush	—
AC De Montarville	—	Bush	—
All American Magic	—	Bush	—
Always Hope	—	Bush	—
Amber Queen	—	Bush	—

H.C. Andersen FAQ

What kind of rose is H.C. Andersen?

H.C. Andersen is a red floribunda bred by Pernille Olesen and colleagues, introduced in 1986 and patented in 1988 as PP6265 ('Poulander').

How does H.C. Andersen compare with other rose varieties?

H.C. Andersen: bush. Similar rose varieties include Abbaye de Cluny, About Face, AC De Montarville. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is H.C. Andersen good for?

H.C. Andersen is grown for rose beds, mixed borders.

Sowing, care and common problems

Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.

Source

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

Written byYasuGrowing vegetables and fruit in Chiba, Japan, and building Gadenin. Corrections are welcome. 15 years of growing.