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Shrub Rose - Frontenac
‘Frontenac’ produces double blooms in clusters of 6 to 8, repeating floriferously. The shrub is nearly completely covered with blooms at its’ peak in June, then repeat blooming continues through September. Deep pink blooms don’t fade out, these are excellent cutting flowers. Use for mass plantings, foundation plantings, shrub borders or a striking low hedge. With consistent snow cover, ‘Frontenac’ sustains only minimal injury to zone 3. Will survive to zone 3a without protection, further north protection is necessary. The plant propagates easily from softwood cuttings.
Class: Shrub Rose
Sun: Full sun
Height: 3-4’
Spread: 3’
Growth Habit: Compact, upright
Bloom Color: Deep pink with white petal base
Flower Form: Semi double, in clusters
Flower Size: Medium to large, 3 - 3 1/2”
Petal Count: 20-25
Fragrance: Mild
Disease Resistance: Good resistance to blackspot, powdery mildew and rust
Hardiness: zone 3
Description
Shrub Rose - Frontenac
‘Frontenac’ produces double blooms in clusters of 6 to 8, repeating floriferously. The shrub is nearly completely covered with blooms at its’ peak in June, then repeat blooming continues through September. Deep pink blooms don’t fade out, these are excellent cutting flowers. Use for mass plantings, foundation plantings, shrub borders or a striking low hedge. With consistent snow cover, ‘Frontenac’ sustains only minimal injury to zone 3. Will survive to zone 3a without protection, further north protection is necessary. The plant propagates easily from softwood cuttings.
Class: Shrub Rose
Sun: Full sun
Height: 3-4’
Spread: 3’
Growth Habit: Compact, upright
Bloom Color: Deep pink with white petal base
Flower Form: Semi double, in clusters
Flower Size: Medium to large, 3 - 3 1/2”
Petal Count: 20-25
Fragrance: Mild
Disease Resistance: Good resistance to blackspot, powdery mildew and rust
Hardiness: zone 3
