Angel Face® Fortuniana Rootstock Floribunda Rose

Beloved for its extraordinary fragrance, unique lavender coloring, and award-winning beauty, Angel Face® is one of the most iconic Floribunda roses ever introduced. This classic variety has captivated gardeners for decades with its ruffled blooms, rich perfume, and exceptional flower production. When grafted onto Fortuniana Rootstock, Angel Face® becomes an outstanding performer in Southern gardens, offering enhanced vigor, increased flowering, and superior adaptability to sandy soils and warm climates.

The large, ruffled blooms display stunning shades of lavender, lilac, and orchid-purple, accented by deeper ruby and crimson highlights near the center. Produced in generous clusters, the flowers create a dramatic display that stands out beautifully against dark green foliage. Their unusual color remains one of the most distinctive and admired among all garden roses.

Angel Face® is perhaps most famous for its fragrance. Widely regarded as one of the most fragrant Floribunda roses ever bred, it produces an intense sweet perfume with notes of citrus, fruit, and classic rose, filling the garden with an unforgettable scent.

When paired with Fortuniana Rootstock, Angel Face® develops stronger growth, greater flower production, and enhanced resilience, making it especially valuable in Southern regions where heat, humidity, sandy soils, and nematode pressure can challenge traditional roses.

Key Features

Feature	Details
Rose Type	Floribunda Rose
Breeder	Dr. Herbert Swim & Ollie Weeks
Variety	Angel Face®
Flower Color	Lavender, Lilac & Orchid Purple with Crimson Highlights
Bloom Size	Large (3–4")
Bloom Form	Fully Double, Ruffled Blooms in Clusters
Petal Count	25–30+ Petals
Fragrance	Exceptionally Strong Sweet Citrus-Rose Fragrance
Flowering Habit	Repeat Blooming Throughout the Season
Growth Habit	Rounded, Bushy Shrub
Foliage	Glossy Dark Green Leaves
Cut Flower Quality	Excellent for Small Arrangements
Special Feature	One of the Most Fragrant Floribunda Roses Ever Introduced

Growing Information

Requirement	Details
Light Needs	Full Sun (Minimum 6 Hours Daily)
USDA Hardiness Zones	8–10
Mature Height	3–5'
Mature Width	3–4'
Plant Spacing	3–4' Apart
Rootstock	Fortuniana Rootstock
Soil Preference	Sandy, Well-Draining Soils
Climate Preference	Warm, Frost-Free Climates
Winter Protection	Required in Areas Subject to Hard Freezes
Cold Tolerance	Not Recommended for Regions with Prolonged Heavy Freezes

Fortuniana Rootstock Advantages

Fortuniana Rootstock is widely recognized as the premier rootstock for Southern rose gardens and offers exceptional benefits for long-term garden success.

✔ Up to 20% Larger Blooms
✔ Up to 30% More Flowers
✔ Exceptional Vigor & Longevity
✔ Superior Performance in Sandy Soils
✔ Outstanding Resistance to Root-Knot Nematodes
✔ Resistance to Crown Gall
✔ Stronger Root Development for Increased Plant Health
✔ Proven Success in Warm, Humid Southern Climates

Ideal Uses

✔ Fragrant Garden Displays
✔ Mixed Borders
✔ Cottage Gardens
✔ Rose Borders
✔ Specimen Plantings
✔ Pollinator Gardens
✔ Patio & Seating Areas

Recommended Growing Regions

Angel Face® on Fortuniana Rootstock performs exceptionally well in:

Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas Gulf Coast
Southern California
Arizona
Other Warm USDA Zones 8–10

Particularly recommended for regions with sandy soils, high nematode pressure, and long growing seasons, where Fortuniana Rootstock consistently delivers superior vigor and flowering performance.

Awards & Recognition

🏆 All-America Rose Selections (AARS) Winner
🏆 World Federation of Rose Societies Hall of Fame Rose
🏆 Widely Recognized as One of the Most Fragrant Roses Ever Introduced
🏆 Multiple International Awards for Fragrance and Garden Performance

Why You'll Love Angel Face® on Fortuniana Rootstock

Stunning lavender and orchid-purple blooms unlike any other rose
One of the strongest and most celebrated fragrances in the rose world
Award-winning Floribunda with exceptional flower production
Continuous blooms throughout the growing season
Unique ruffled petals create a romantic, old-fashioned appearance
Enhanced vigor and flower production on Fortuniana Rootstock
Outstanding performance in sandy Southern soils
Superior resistance to root-knot nematodes and crown gall
A classic collector's rose cherished for generations

Add unforgettable fragrance and distinctive color to your garden with Angel Face® on Fortuniana Rootstock. Combining award-winning lavender blooms, extraordinary perfume, and the unmatched strength of Fortuniana Rootstock, this legendary Floribunda delivers beauty, fragrance, and reliable Southern garden performance season after season.