Rosa Twilight Zone (Grandiflora Rose)
Noted for its amethyst flowers, Rosa Twilight Zone is a Grandiflora rose with exquisite clusters of strongly scented, large, up to 5 in. across (12 cm), very double, old-fashioned flowers. Rich with clove and lemony citrus fragrance, the flowers open from big, fat buds and feature deep velvet purple petals (over 40 petals), overlaid with a wisp of smoke.
Noted for its amethyst flowers, Rosa Twilight Zone is a Grandiflora rose with exquisite clusters of strongly scented, large, up to 5 in. across (12 cm), very double, old-fashioned flowers. Rich with clove and lemony citrus fragrance, the flowers open from big, fat buds and feature deep velvet purple petals (over 40 petals), overlaid with a wisp of smoke. Blooms in flushes from spring to fall. A bushy, handsomely shaped shrub with semi-glossy, deep green leaves that provide an ideal backdrop for its summer-long floral display.
- Grows up to 3-5 ft. tall (90-150 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm).
- An excellent choice for beds, borders, flowering hedges, or containers. Stunning when mass-planted. Excellent cut flowers.
- Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils.
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer.
- Bred by Tom Carruth—2013.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4 – 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 3' – 5' (90cm – 150cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ (90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |