Joanne McKinnon Garden Photography

Bought this rose from a nursery in Plantagenet, Ontario, called Quenneville. I only visit once a year, in June. They also have a stall at the Ottawa Farmer’s Market during the summer months.

Normally, I would bypass a floribunda. I prefer old fashion looking roses. The shades of this one caught my attention. It was planted in a raise bed with plenty of aged compost and the base was covered with a cedar mulch to prevent mud from splashing the leaves. Turned out to be a good idea, got more rain than usual in July. Rainbow Sorbet also showed a good resistance to blackspot, even now with the cooler weather. Still blooming this late in the season, also earned it a few more points.

You can read more about this rose in Rose Collection