F. J. Grootendorst

F. J. Grootendorst

Breeder:  de Goey

Parentage:  R. rugosa rubra x Nobert Lavavasseur

Introduced:  Holland, 1918

Class:  Hybrid Rugosa

Color:  Red

Scent:  Mild

Size: 5 x 4

Zone:  Hardy

     The bright red, serrated edge petals of F. J. Grootendorst are mildly scented and born amidst healthy green foliage.  The plant is reliably hardy thanks to the rugosa background.
      I've planted this rose in a mixed border of azaleas, iris, daylilies, asiatic lilies, pee gee hydrangea, and other roses (Pink Grootendorst, Frau Karl Druschki, and Betty Prior).  The summery colors of white, pink, orange, red, apricot, and peach will certainly dress up the east side of our pole barn!   

The first blossom showing proliferation-- the cane growing through the rose to form another bud.

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