the chart used in the identification of the colors is that of the royal horticultural society ( r . h . s . colour chart ) except where ordinary color terms are utilized . such common color terms are to be accorded their customary dictionary significance . the description is based upon the observation of plants of the new variety at an age of approximately two years during the month of may while being grown in containers near west grove , pa ., u . s . a . growth habit .— vigorous , rounded and bushy . blooming habit .— abundant and substantially continuous . height .— commonly approximately 3 feet at maturity . width .— commonly approximately 3 feet at maturity . color .— young stems : commonly near yellow - green group 144b . adult wood : commonly near yellow - green group 146b . length : commonly approximately 20 cm . diameter : commonly approximately 4 mm . internode length : commonly approximately 2 . 5 to 3 cm . thorns .— size : commonly approximately 3 mm in length on average when immature , and approximately 6 mm in length on average when mature . color : commonly near greyed - yellow group 161b when immature , and near brown group 200d when mature . shape : erect with a narrow oval base . quantity : commonly approximately 5 to 8 per internode length . overall appearance .— attractive dark green . leaflets .— shape : generally ovate with a rounded base and an acuminate tip . number : 3 , 5 , and 7 per leaf . size : the terminal leaflets commonly are approximately 6 . 5 cm in length on average , and approximately 4 . 5 cm in width at the widest point on average , and the remaining leaflets commonly are approximately 3 cm in length on average and approximately 1 . 5 cm in width at the widest point on average . serration : small and single . texture : smooth and glossy on the upper surface , and smooth with a coarse midrib on the under surface . color ( young foliage ): on the upper surface commonly near greyed - red group 179a with tones of near yellow - green group 152c towards the midrib , and on the under surface commonly near greyed - red group 179a with tones of yellow - green group 152c towards the midrib . color ( adult foliage ): on the upper surface near green group 137b , and on the under surface near green group 138b . stipules .— shape : commonly turn outward at an angle greater than 45 ° and often recurve toward the stem . length : commonly approximately 2 cm . width : commonly approximately 6 mm . apex : acute . margin : entire . color : near yellow - green group 144a . petiole .— length : commonly approximately 2 cm . diameter : commonly approximately 2 mm . color : near yellow - green group 144a . rachis .— length : commonly approximately 4 . 5 cm . diameter : commonly approximately 1 mm . color : near green group 138a . number of flowers .— typically in clusters of three to five flowers and commonly with up to 20 or more open blossoms being present on an individual plant at one time . peduncle .— commonly approximately 6 to 10 cm in length on average , commonly approximately 3 mm in diameter on average , and near yellow - green group 144b in coloration . sepals .— number : five . shape : generally lanceolate . apex : acute . base : truncate . margin : mostly entire and slightly incised towards the apex . size : commonly approximately 3 cm in length on average , and approximately 5 mm in width on average at the widest point . texture : smooth on both surfaces . color : on the upper surface commonly near yellow - green group 144c , and on the under surface commonly near yellow - green group 144a . buds .— shape : ovoid and pointed . length : approximately 3 cm on average . width : approximately 1 . 3 cm on average at the widest point . color as calyx breaks : commonly near red - purple group 71c . flower .— form : double and ruffled . diameter : approximately 10 cm on average . color ( when opening begins ): upper surface : commonly between purple group 75b and purple group 75c . under surface : commonly between purple group 75b and purple group 75c . color ( at end of blooming ): upper surface : commonly between purple group 76b and violet group 84c . under surface : commonly between purple group 76b and violet group 84c . fragrance : very strong and similar to citrus and verbena . lasting quality : the blossoms commonly last approximately 7 days on average on the plant depending upon environmental conditions , and approximately 5 to 6 days on average when cut and placed in a vase . petal length : commonly approximately 3 . 5 cm . petal width : commonly approximately 3 cm . petal apex : obtuse . petal base : rounded . petal margin : entire . petal texture : smooth on both surfaces . petal number : approximately 25 to 27 on average under normal growing conditions . petal arrangement : imbricated . petal drop : good with the petals commonly detaching cleanly before drying . stamen number : approximately 60 to 70 on average . anthers : coloration commonly varies from yellow - orange group 20a to greyed - orange group 175d . filaments : commonly approximately 5 to 8 mm in length on average , and near yellow group 11d in coloration . pollen : commonly formed in a sparse quantity , and near yellow - orange group 20b in coloration . pistils : separate and free , and approximately 50 in number on average . styles : commonly approximately 3 mm in length on average , and near greyed - yellow group 161d in coloration . stigmas : commonly approximately 1 mm in diameter , and near greyed - yellow group 161d in coloration . receptacle : generally ovoid in shape , approximately 5 mm in length on average , approximately 4 mm in diameter , generally smooth in texture , near yellow - green group 144a in coloration , and achenes stand on the bottom and wall . hips : none observed . vegetation .— vigorous and strong . blooming .— abundant and substantially continuous . resistance to diseases .— during observations to date , average resistance with respect to black spot , mildew , and rust .
a new and distinct variety of floribunda rose plant is provided that forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive very fragrant double blossoms that are lavender in coloration . the buds are pointed and oval in configuration . the vegetation is strong and vigorous and a rounded and bushy growth habit is displayed . the ornamental foliage is dark green with a glossy upper surface and contrasts well with the lavender blossoms . the plant is particularly well suited for providing attractive ornamentation .