Floribunda rose plant named ‘Meidelweis’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the Floribunda Class is provided which abundantly forms attractive pure white blossoms possessing a large number of petals and a configuration similar to that of an old-fashioned rose. The petals initially bear some pink coloration at the margins that is lost as the blossoms fully mature. The growth habit is compact and bushy. Very ornamental dark green and glossy foliage is formed that contrasts nicely with the white blossom coloration. The fragrance of the blossoms is distinctive and is reminiscent of citrus. The new variety is particularly well suited for forming attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

1. A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) exhibits a compact and bushy growth habit,  
 (b) forms in abundance attractive pure white blossoms that initially include some pink coloration at the margins prior to full maturity possessing a large number of petals and a configuration similar to that of an old-fashioned rose which display a citrus fragrance,  
 (c) forms very ornamental dark green and glossy foliage, and  
 (d) is particularly well suited for forming attractive ornamentation in the landscape;  
 
       substantially as herein shown and described.