A velvety red Floribunda with abundant flowering; compact bush 75–80 cm; flowers in flushes from May to October–November.
Repeat-flowering, in flushes from May to October–November. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.
Medium strength, with spicy notes.
6+ hours of direct light per day.
No data on the number of thorns — the mark is set at the midpoint by convention.
Glossy, dark green.
Velvety red, deep red; no data on fading in sun.
Together with Mister Lincoln, Kardinal, Dame de Cœur and Precious Platinum, Red Abundance forms one colour family — from deep red to rich red, without sharp contrasts.
Blue, lilac and silver neighbours set off the red:
This variety is known under several names — a trade name and a breeding code:
Where to plant. The compact bush suits beds, borders and group plantings, where abundant and long-lasting red flowering is wanted without the need for a support.
Climate. USDA 6b–9b (RHS H6) makes the variety quite hardy for Britain and northern Europe; in Ukraine, plan light winter protection.
Care. Needs full sun (6+ hours a day); good resistance to disease and weather keeps care simple, although regular sanitary pruning after each flush keeps the bush neat.
Name. 'Red Abundance' — meaning 'red wealth' or 'plenty'; the name reflects the abundant flowering in clusters typical of this variety.
Breeding. Bred by the nursery Harkness & Co. (Great Britain) around 2003–2005, breeding code HARkimono.
Significance. A free-flowering velvety red Floribunda of the Abundance series, which also includes pink, cream and amber 'sisters'.
Repeat-flowering, in flushes from May to October–November.
75–80 cm tall, about 60 cm wide.
Full sun; 6+ hours of direct light per day.
Medium strength, with spicy notes.
