Rose - Big Purple

Common Name:
Big Purple Rose

Description:
The Big Purple Rose (Rosa ‘Big Purple’) is a striking hybrid tea rose known for its large, velvety, deep purple blooms with an intense, sweet fragrance. This classic rose produces elegantly shaped flowers on long stems, making it perfect for cutting and floral arrangements. Blooming from spring through autumn, ‘Big Purple’ is a repeat-flowering variety that thrives in Melbourne’s climate when planted in full sun with well-drained soil. Regular watering, feeding, and deadheading will encourage continuous flowering and healthy growth. With its strong fragrance, bold colour, and disease resistance, this rose is a stunning addition to any garden bed, border, or pot.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.2–1.5 m
• Width: 1–1.2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Deep Purple

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Scented Flowers
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Long Flowering
• Suitable for Cut Flowers

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavender
• Salvia
• Nepeta (Catmint)
• Alliums
• Boxwood (Buxus)