Data specific to Roses (Edit)
Bloom size: Small: under 2"
Bloom shape: Other: Pompon
Petal count: very full: 40+ petals
Rose bloom color: Mauve and mauve blend
Extra Bloom Info: In clusters
Rebloom: Good
Class: Shrub
Extra Color Info: Plum red
Growth Habit: Bushy, rounded, compact 2-3 feet tall
Fragrance: Moderate
Hybridizer & year: Kim L. Rupert, 1993
Optimal growing zones: USDA zone 5 and warmer

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 2-3 feet
Plant Spread: 2-3 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

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Common names
  • Rose

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Location: San Jose Heritage Rose Garden
Date: 2009-06-01
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: July 2011
Location: In my garden
Date: Oct 2011
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: July 24, 2014
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: July 2011
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: October 14, 2014
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: July 13, 2018
Photo taken in triple digit temps
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: October 31, 2015
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: June 2013
Location: San Jose Heritage Rose Garden
Date: 2009-06-01
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Wow!! by marti Oct 19, 2011 8:18 PM 1

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