Fragrant Plum Grandiflora Rose

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Fragrant Plum Grandiflora Rose is a captivating rose variety that combines beauty, fragrance, and long-lasting blooms in one stunning package. Its rich plum-colored petals create a striking contrast against its dark green foliage, while the sweet scent fills the air, making it an ideal addition to any garden or landscape. This grandiflora rose is perfect for gardeners who want a low-maintenance, high-impact plant with both visual and aromatic appeal.

Key Features:

• Exquisite Plum-Colored Blooms: The Fragrant Plum Grandiflora Rose features large, deep plum-colored flowers that gradually fade to lavender as they mature. The luxurious hues add depth and sophistication to your garden, making it an excellent focal point.
• Sweet, Pleasing Fragrance: As its name suggests, this rose has an intensely fragrant, sweet scent that will fill your garden with a refreshing, romantic aroma. Its captivating fragrance makes it ideal for planting near walkways, patios, or areas where you'll be spending time outdoors.
• Grandiflora Variety: With its grandiflora classification, this rose produces large, elegant flowers on long stems, making it perfect for floral arrangements, cut flowers, or as a showpiece in your garden.
• Repeat Bloomer: This variety blooms consistently throughout the growing season, ensuring your garden stays vibrant with color and fragrance. Expect multiple flushes of blooms, from spring to fall.
• Disease-Resistant and Hardy: Bred for disease resistance, this rose is a hardy option that can withstand common rose ailments, requiring minimal care to stay healthy and vibrant.
• Long-Lasting Flowers: The blooms last longer than many other varieties, offering a prolonged period of beauty and fragrance.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Grandiflora Rose (Rosa spp.)
• Flower Color: Deep plum with lavender undertones
• Flower Size: 4-5 inches (10-12 cm) in diameter
• Bloom Time: Repeat bloomer (spring through fall)
• Height: 36-48 inches (90-120 cm)
• Spread: 24-30 inches (60-75 cm)
• Sun Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours of sunlight per day)
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Package Contains: [X] seeds

Ideal For:

• Garden Beds and Borders: The Fragrant Plum Grandiflora Rose makes a fantastic addition to garden beds and borders, providing a stunning display of plum-hued blooms that contrast beautifully with surrounding plants.
• Cut Flower Gardens: With its long stems and large flowers, this rose is perfect for cut flower arrangements. Bring the beauty of your garden indoors with stunning bouquets that last for days.
• Landscaping: Use this rose in landscaping to add elegance and color to both formal and informal garden designs. Its repeat blooms ensure your landscape remains eye-catching all season long.
• Patios and Containers: The upright growth habit makes this rose suitable for container planting, allowing you to enjoy the beauty and fragrance even in smaller spaces such as patios, balconies, and decks.

Care Instructions:

• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, but ensure proper drainage to avoid root rot. Water deeply during dry spells.
• Pruning: Prune the rose in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood, and after the first bloom flush to encourage more flowers. Shape the plant to maintain a tidy form.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again midseason to promote strong growth and vibrant blooms.
• Mulching: Mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture, prevent weed growth, and maintain an even soil temperature.