Monkey Business Floribunda Rose

Genus:Rosa
Variety:’Jacfrara’
Zone:6 – 10
Bloom Start to End:Late Spring – Late Fall
Habit:Upright
Plant Height:4 ft
Plant Width:3 ft;Bloom Size:3 in – 4 in;Petal Count:30
Additional Characteristics:Award Winner,Bloom First Year,Free Bloomer,Pruning Recommended,Repeat Bloomer
Bloom Color:Yellow;Bud Shape:Classic,Ovoid,Pointed;Flower Shape:Double,High-centered,Ruffled
Foliage Color:Dark Green,Glossy;Fragrance:Licorice,Moderate
Light Requirements:Full Sun
Moisture Requirements:Moist, well-drained
Resistance:Heat Tolerant,Humidity Tolerant
Soil Tolerance:Normal, loamy
Uses:Beds,Border,Cut Flowers,Hedge,Landscapes

Evoking the spirit of carefree childhood summers filled with madcap shenanigans, these sunny yellow blooms can’t help but make you smile. The exquisitely formed flowers perfectly held in huge sculpted clusters would inspire awe if they weren’t so fun, with their bright banana tones and enticing licorice scent. Devoted to pure merriment, this low-maintenance rose is a cheery reminder of life’s simple pleasures, from warm June sunshine to sweet penny candy. Go ahead. Sneak it into the garden today, and when those beautiful blooms start opening, you’ll go bananas.

The 3- to 4-inch, high-centered, double blooms open from delightful pointed, ovoid buds to reveal between 25 to 30 ruffled petals. The plant itself is a garden joy, even when not covered with its gorgeous flowers. Reaching a mature size of 4 feet high and 3 feet wide, it offers attractive glossy, dark green leaves on a nice upright habit that’s perfectly suited to a variety of applications, including beds, borders, low hedges, and large patio containers. And of course, you’ll want one in your cut garden, so you can snip charming, licorice-scented bouquets for your home.

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Spring pruning is recommended. Old and dead wood should be removed and canes that cross need to be cut back. Gardeners in warmer climates should cut back the remaining canes by about one-third, while those in colder areas will probably want to prune a little more than that.