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Rosaceae

Grandiflora Rose

Rosa (Grandiflora Group)

grandeur.

Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Rosa
Native to
Cultivated hybrid
Bloom season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Type
shrub
Height
4-6 feet
Sunlight
full sun
Soil
rich, well-drained, loamy
Water
moderate
Hardiness
5-9
Lifespan
perennial

Did you know

  • The grandiflora rose class was created in 1954 specifically to classify the rose 'Queen Elizabeth.'
  • Grandifloras combine the large blooms of hybrid teas with the clustered flowering habit of floribundas.
  • They are generally the tallest class of garden roses, often reaching 6 feet or more.
  • The American Rose Society classifies grandifloras as a distinct class, but many other countries do not recognize it.
  • Queen Elizabeth, the first grandiflora, remains one of the most widely grown roses in the world after 70 years.

Color meanings

0

splendor

1

love

2

beauty in abundance

Uses

  • ornamental
  • cut flowers
  • garden borders
  • exhibition