June 2004
French Lace

French Lace was bred by William A. Warriner and introduced by Jackson & Perkins in the United States in 1980.  Its parentage is Dr. A.J. Verhage x Bridal Pink.

French Lace - it's an appropriate name for a truly beautiful rose that brings to mind antique lace and is thought by many to be the loveliest of all floribundas.  It flowers continuously with large symmetrical blooms of 30 to 35 petals in tints of ivory to creamy white and a touch of the palest of apricot.

This floribunda grows more like a hybrid tea producing blooms of perfect exhibition form on long stems. The creamy, porcelain-like blossoms are accented by the plant's glossy dark green foliage. The bush grows upright and compact to a medium height of 3 to 4 feet tall. Fragrance is mild and fruity.

The American Rose Society's Handbook for Selecting Roses classifies this floribunda as white in color and rates it at 8.1, a well above-average rating. It is an All American Rose Selection winner.

To purchase French Lace, check with your local nurseries or any of the mail order companies.  You can also check these websites: http://www.helpmefind.com or http://www.findmyroses.com.