Rosa Ketchup & Mustard (Floribunda Rose)
Rosa Ketchup & Mustard is a lovely variety of floribunda rose with small clusters of very double, high-centered to cupped, ruby-red flowers, 3 in. across (8 cm), adorned with mustard yellow reverses and packed with up to 28 petals. Blooming profusely in flushes from late spring into fall, the festive blooms emit a mild, apple, tea fragrance.
Rosa Ketchup & Mustard is a lovely variety of floribunda rose with small clusters of very double, high-centered to cupped, ruby-red flowers, 3 in. across (8 cm), adorned with mustard yellow reverses and packed with up to 28 petals. Blooming profusely in flushes from late spring into fall, the festive blooms emit a mild, apple, tea fragrance. Borne on almost thornless stems, they stand out against the foliage of glossy, light green leaves. Compact and bushy, this upright and well-branched shrub is terrific for beds and borders or containers.
- Grows up to 4-5 ft. tall (120-150 cm) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 cm).
- Best grown in full sun in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils. For best flowering apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring and a balanced fertilizer again in early summer.
- Bred by Christian Bédard (United States, before 2008).
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Floribunda Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
| Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Spacing | 48″ (120cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |