Ferdy

Foliferous

How many roses can you name that cover themselves so completely in blossom that it is impossible to see the leaves? True, there are a number of polyanthas that will do it if severely pruned. But there are precious few that will do it on the scale of Ferdy.

But this floral pletitude comes at a big cost. The rose blooms but once a year, and it does a poor job of dropping expired roses, so the plant looks miserable after it is done blooming.

The plant is healthy and vigorous and rates 7.5 among ARS members.