Historic floribunda with the RNRS Gold Medal of 1943; dark scarlet-red semi-double flowers in large clusters; vigorous bush 90–150 cm.
Code — no data · a climbing sport 'Frensham, Climbing' exists
Repeat-flowering, in flushes through the season. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.
Royal National Rose Society of Britain
Barely noticeable, almost imperceptible.
Fading — no data.
The variety is very thorny.
No data.
Dark scarlet-red, bright and rich; no data on fading in sun.
Together with Frensham they form one colour family of bright and dark red varieties.
Blue, lilac and silver neighbours bring out the red:
What sets Frensham apart from other red Floribundas:
Where to plant. An open, well-ventilated and sunny spot — full sun. The vigorous bush suits groups and hedges; its very thorny canes also make it suitable for protective plantings.
Climate. Its hardiness matches RHS H6 (≈ −15…−20 °C); in Ukraine light winter protection is advisable.
Care. As it is prone to powdery mildew, make sure there is good ventilation and carry out preventive sprays. Prune with care — the variety is very thorny.
Name. 'Frensham' — the name of a locality in Britain.
Breeding. Bred by Albert Norman — an amateur breeder who was a diamond cutter by trade (UK); raised in 1942, introduced in 1946.
Significance. 'Frensham' is a historic rose, one of the first true bright red floribundas, awarded the RNRS Gold Medal in 1943. The same breeder raised the well-known 'Ena Harkness'.
Repeat-flowering, in flushes through the season.
90–150 cm tall, 50–90 cm wide.
Full sun; fading — no data.
Barely noticeable, almost imperceptible.
