Twilight Zone Grandiflora Rose

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Twilight Zone Grandiflora Rose is a luxurious rose variety known for its deep, rich hues and elegant blooms. With its eye-catching blend of dark purple and lavender petals, this rose brings a touch of sophistication and romance to any garden. Its grandiflora nature ensures larger blooms and more of them, making it perfect for creating dramatic focal points, flower beds, or cutting gardens. This hardy and disease-resistant rose is a true showstopper that blooms consistently from spring through fall.

Key Features:

• Stunning Color Combination: The Twilight Zone rose is characterized by its deep purple and lavender blooms, with a velvety finish that adds a rich, captivating touch to your garden.
• Grandiflora Blooms: Larger-than-life blooms make this variety stand out. The impressive flowers are perfect for cut flower arrangements, offering dramatic beauty and long-lasting color.
• Reblooming Habit: Enjoy fresh, fragrant blooms from early summer to fall, as the Twilight Zone continues to bloom in successive waves.
• Disease Resistance: This variety is resilient against common rose diseases, ensuring you enjoy its beauty without the hassle of constant care and maintenance.
• Fragrant Flowers: In addition to its stunning visual appeal, this rose has a delightful fragrance that will fill your garden with a sweet, floral scent.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Grandiflora Rose (Rosa spp.)
• Flower Color: Deep purple and lavender with a velvety finish
• Flower Size: Large, up to 5 inches (12 cm) in diameter
• Bloom Time: Repeat bloomer (early summer to fall)
• Height: 3 to 4 feet (90-120 cm)
• Spread: 2 to 3 feet (60-90 cm)
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
• Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Package Contains: [X] seeds

Ideal For:

• Cut Flower Gardens: The large, fragrant blooms of the Twilight Zone rose make it perfect for adding to your cutting garden for beautiful, long-lasting arrangements.
• Flower Beds & Borders: Create a sophisticated color palette in your garden with this striking rose, perfect for adding color and height to flower beds and borders.
• Landscape Features: This grandiflora rose's height and elegant blooms make it an excellent choice for creating dramatic landscape features or focal points in gardens.
• Low-Maintenance Gardens: Enjoy beauty without the high maintenance, as this rose is both disease-resistant and hardy.

Care Instructions:

• Watering: Water regularly, ensuring the soil is kept moist but not soggy. Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage.
• Pruning: In early spring, prune away any dead or damaged wood. Deadhead spent blooms throughout the growing season to encourage further blooming.
• Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced rose fertilizer. Feed again in mid-summer for optimal growth and flowering.
• Mulching: Apply mulch around the base to keep the soil cool and moist, and to prevent weed growth. In colder climates, mulch in late fall to protect roots during the winter.