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floribunda
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flo·ri·bun·da  (flôr-bnd, flr-)
n.
Any of several hybrid roses bearing numerous single or double flowers.
[New Latin flribunda, feminine of flribundus, blossoming freely, from Latin fls, flr-, flower; see flower.]
floribunda [ˌflɔːrɪˈbʌndə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of several varieties of cultivated hybrid roses whose flowers grow in large sprays
[from New Latin, feminine of flōribundus flowering freely]
floribunda
one of several varieties of rosé characterized by their long blooming period and their large flowers, often in clusters.
See also: Flowers


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Floribundas, due to their long bloom time, pest resistance and moderate pruning requirements, have usurped the place of hybrid teas.
IN THE GARDEN WHAT'S HOT IN GROUND COVERS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Floribundas, of which `Iceberg' and `Simplicity' are the most popular cultivars, can be fertilized half as much as hybrid teas.
IN THE GARDEN THE SWEET SMELL OF ROSE-GROWING SUCCESS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
While many, if not most roses require detailed pruning on a regular basis, ``Iceberg'' pruning, like that of floribundas in general, is a minor concern.
IN THE GARDEN EASY ROSES TO GROW AND ENJOY IN VALLEY by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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