www.pinterest.com/evezawadi7/roses-violet-purple/Bred by Tom Carruth (United States, 2001).
Introduced in United States by Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc. in 2006.
Introduced in Australia by Swane's Nursery/Swane Bros Pty Ltd in 2008 as 'Ebb Tide'.
Floribunda.
Violet. Flowers mauve, deep smoky purple upper, same reverse.. Strong, clove, spice fragrance. up to 35 petals. Average diameter 4". Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Medium, upright. Medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.
Height of 2' to 32" (60 to 80 cm).
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for beds and borders, container rose or garden. Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that.
Strong clove fragrance, old fashioned form, very novel color.
— 2011 —
Rose Hills - Most Fragrant Variety
Rose Hills International Rose Trials
— 2005 —
Australia - Certificate of Merit
Australian National Rose Trials
