Rose - Fragrant Plum

Common Name:
Rose 'Fragrant Plum'

Description:
Rose 'Fragrant Plum' is a captivating hybrid tea rose known for its unusual colour blend and intense perfume. The blooms are large, double, and elegantly formed, opening in a rich plum-purple with silvery lavender undertones and fading softly to mauve as they age. The fragrance is strong, sweet, and fruity, making this rose a sensory highlight in any garden. Bred by Jack Christensen in the United States, 'Fragrant Plum' performs reliably in Melbourne’s climate, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil and good air circulation. It flowers in flushes from late spring to autumn and makes a striking specimen in rose beds, borders, or pots. The long, upright stems make it perfect for cutting, with blooms holding their colour and form beautifully in a vase.

Form:
Shrub - Medium
Suitable for Pots

Mature Size:
Height: 120 – 150 cm
Width: 90 – 120 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Plum Purple
Lavender
Mauve

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Scented flowers
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Excellent Cut Flower
Repeat Flowering

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Catmint (Nepeta)
Salvia nemorosa
Coreopsis
Heuchera
Alliums