Bloomfield Abundance Rose Rosa 'Bloomfield Abundance' (Poly)
ABOUT
The 'Bloomfield Abundance' rose, a variety of the prolific Poly rose group, is admired for its charming floral display. This plant expresses its beauty through clusters of semi-double blossoms that are characterized by a soft, creamy pink hue. As the flowers unfurl, they reveal a delightful button-eye at their center, which adds depth to their flamboyant appearance. Closer inspection of the petals of the 'Bloomfield Abundance' rose would display a gentle ruffling, giving each bloom an informal and romantic quality. The petals form a round, cupped shape, encasing the stamens and creating an overall fluffy, voluminous look. The leaves of this rose plant are dense and lush, a deep green color that provides a striking backdrop to the light pink flowers. These leaves have a glossy texture that catches the light, giving the plant a vibrant, healthy sheen. This rose is known for its continuous, or repeat, blooming habit, which means it produces flowers over a long period, providing an extended show of color. Despite its prolific nature, individual flowers convey a sense of delicacy, and the clusters create a bountiful appearance. The overall demeanor of the 'Bloomfield Abundance' rose is one of classic garden charm, exuding a sense of warmth and abundance. Its numerous blossoms and the vigor with which it produces new growth make it a favorite among rose enthusiasts for creating a visually appealing garden space.
About this plant
NamesFamily
Rosaceae
Synonyms
Bloomfield Abundance Rose, Bloomfield Abundance Polyantha Rose
Common names
Rosa 'Bloomfield Abundance'
ToxicityTo humans
The Bloomfield Abundance rose, like other rose species, is not considered toxic to humans. Ingesting parts of this plant is generally not known to cause poisoning or serious harm. However, it's always wise to use caution and avoid eating plant parts that are not typically consumed as food. Some individuals might experience mild stomach upset if they were to ingest rose leaves or flowers, but significant toxic reactions are not common.
To pets
The Bloomfield Abundance rose is also not toxic to pets. Roses are not known to cause poisoning when ingested by pets such as dogs and cats. The primary risk associated with roses for pets is physical injury from the thorns rather than poisoning from ingestion. Nonetheless, it is always a good practice to discourage pets from eating plants to prevent any potential gastrointestinal upset or other non-toxic related issues.
CharacteristicsLife cycle
Perennials
Foliage type
Deciduous
Color of leaves
Green
Flower color
Pink
Height
2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters)
Spread
2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters)
Plant type
Shrub
Hardiness zones
6-9
Native area
Cultivar
Benefits
General Benefits- Enhanced Aesthetics: Floribunda roses, such as the Bloomfield Abundance, are known for their abundant blooms, which enhance the beauty of gardens and landscapes.
- Durability: Resilient against common rose diseases, offering longevity in gardens.
- Pollinator Attraction: Attracts bees and butterflies, which are important for pollination in the garden ecosystem.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal upkeep compared to other high-maintenance rose varieties.
- Continuous Blooming: Offers a long flowering season, with blossoms appearing from late spring to fall.
- Versatility: Suitable for borders, hedges, and as a standalone specimen, fitting various garden designs.
- Fragrance: Provides a mild and pleasant scent, contributing to a sensory garden experience.
- Variety of Uses: Can be used for cut flowers, landscape decoration, and in flower beds.
- Improved Mental Well-being: The presence of blooming roses like Bloomfield Abundance is known to enhance mood and contribute to overall mental well-being.
Medical PropertiesThis plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying QualitiesThis plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses- Culinary Garnishing: Blossoms of the Rosa 'Bloomfield Abundance' can be used to add a splash of color to salads or desserts, as long as they are pesticide-free.
- Floral Water: Petals can be steeped in water to create a flavored water for a light, floral taste, often used in gourmet cooking or specialty cocktails.
- Natural Dye: The petals can be used to produce a natural dye for fabrics, offering a range of pink to perhaps a slight tint of yellow, depending on the mordant used.
- Botanical Art: Dried petals can be pressed and used in crafts and botanical papermaking, creating personalized stationary or art.
- Bath Additive: Petals can be sprinkled into a bath for a luxurious, fragrant bathing experience or used to make homemade bath bombs.
- Homemade Potpourri: Dried petals can be included in potpourri mixtures to impart a pleasant fragrance to your home.
- Scented Sachets: Dried petals can be sewn into small sachets to freshen up drawers and closets.
- Wedding Confetti: Petals can serve as a biodegradable confetti alternative for celebrations, adding an eco-friendly touch to weddings.
- Bookmark Decoration: Pressed roses can be laminated in bookmarks as a decorative and romantic accent for book lovers.
- Perfume Making: The strong fragrance of Rosa 'Bloomfield Abundance' can be captured in homemade perfumes or scented oils.
Interesting Facts
Feng ShuiThe Rose is often used in Feng Shui to invite positive energy and love into a space. Place Roses in the Southwest area of your garden or home to enhance love and marriage prospects, or in the living room to encourage a flourishing family life.
Zodiac Sign CompitabilityThe Rose is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism- Love: As a variety of rose, Rosa 'Bloomfield Abundance' commonly symbolizes love and romantic feelings, reflecting the universal association of roses with affection and intimate bonds.
- Beauty: Roses are often seen as a representation of beauty, both inner and outer, due to their elegant form and captivating presence in gardens and bouquets.
- Rebirth: The 'Bloomfield Abundance' rose's continuous blooming cycle can symbolize renewal and the endless cycle of life, mirroring nature's persistent ability to regenerate.
- Honor: Giving someone this rose can be a way to show honor or respect, as roses have historically been given as tokens of appreciation and reverence.
- Devotion: The rose's abundance of petals and rich fragrance corresponds with feelings of deep devotion and commitment, making it suitable for expressing profound emotional connections.
- Passion: The vivid color and lush appearance of the rose frequently denote intense passion and strong, fervent emotions.
WaterThe Bloomfield Abundance rose requires consistent moisture, but overwatering must be avoided. It's best to water deeply once a week, providing about 1-2 gallons of water to moisten the soil well. During hot, dry spells, increase the frequency to twice a week, ensuring that the water reaches the deep roots. Always aim to water early in the morning, which allows the leaves to dry out over the course of the day, thus reducing the risk of fungal diseases.
LightThe Bloomfield Abundance rose thrives in full sun, needing at least six hours of direct sunlight each day to perform well. Plant it in a spot where it can enjoy uninterrupted sunlight, away from shadows cast by larger buildings or trees, to ensure vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
TemperatureThe Bloomfield Abundance rose can withstand a wide range of temperatures but performs best in zones where daytime temperatures are between 65°F and 75°F. They can survive temperatures as low as 20°F, but the ideal range for growth and blooming is from 55°F to 85°F.
PruningPruning the Bloomfield Abundance rose is crucial for maintaining plant health, encouraging new growth, and promoting abundant blooms. Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead or diseased wood and thinning the plant to ensure good air circulation. Cut back the remaining canes by about one-third to one-half, making the cuts at a 45-degree angle just above an outward-facing bud.
CleaningAs needed
SoilThe best soil mix for the Bloomfield Abundance rose is well-draining with organic matter, such as compost and aged manure, mixed into loamy soil. A soil pH between 6.0 and 6.5 is optimal for this rose variety to thrive.
RepottingBloomfield Abundance roses, typically grown outdoors, don't require repotting. Instead, they require replanting every 5 to 6 years if grown in a large container.
Humidity & MistingBloomfield Abundance roses prefer outdoor conditions with natural humidity. They do not require specific humidity levels but grow best in environments that aren't excessively dry.
Suitable locationsIndoor
Ensure ample light, good air circulation, and avoid high humidity.
Outdoor
Plant in well-draining soil; full sun; protect from harsh winds.
Hardiness zone
5-9 USDA
Life cycleRosa 'Bloomfield Abundance', commonly known as the Bloomfield Abundance rose, begins its life cycle as a dormant bare root plant or as a young plant in a container. Once planted and when spring temperatures warm, it breaks dormancy, initiating new growth with shoots and leaves emerging. Throughout late spring and summer, the rose enters its flowering stage, producing abundant clusters of fragrant, semi-double coral or pink flowers that bloom in flushes until fall. After the blooming phases, it enters a period of fruiting where rose hips may develop, containing seeds that can give rise to new plants if conditions allow. As temperatures cool in autumn, the rose's growth slows down and it prepares for winter by entering dormancy, during which it conserves energy. Annually, the Bloomfield Abundance rose requires pruning to remove dead wood and shape the plant, which stimulates vigorous growth and flowering in the next cycle.
PropogationPropogation time
Spring-Early Summer
Rosa 'Bloomfield Abundance', commonly known as the Bloomfield Abundance rose, is frequently propagated through softwood cuttings. This is usually done in late spring or early summer when new growth is soft and flexible but has not yet hardened. The gardener selects a healthy stem with at least three sets of leaves and cuts a segment 4 to 6 inches long, using a sharp, clean tool to prevent disease. The lower leaves are removed, and the cut end is dipped in rooting hormone to stimulate root growth. This cutting is then placed in a well-draining soil mixture, ensuring that at least two leaf nodes are buried. The soil should be kept moist, but not waterlogged, and the cutting should be placed in a warm area with indirect light until roots develop, which typically takes 4 to 8 weeks. Once the cutting has established a good root system, it can be transplanted to its final location.
