Rose - Novalis

Common Name:
Rose 'Novalis'

Description:
Rose 'Novalis' is a unique floribunda rose admired for its unusual lavender-blue colouring and elegant, old-fashioned style blooms. The flowers are large, fully double, and beautifully ruffled, appearing in clusters on strong, upright stems. Its colour ranges from soft lilac to silvery-blue tones, deepening in cooler weather and making it a true standout in the garden. 'Novalis' has a light, pleasant fragrance and repeat flowers reliably from late spring through to autumn. The foliage is a healthy, dark green, providing a striking contrast to the pastel blooms, and the plant itself is noted for its excellent disease resistance. Well-suited to Melbourne gardens, this rose thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and regular feeding, offering both ornamental beauty and garden reliability. Its compact, bushy habit makes it equally suitable for garden beds, borders, and pots.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 0.8 – 1.0 m
Width: 0.6 – 0.8 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Lavender
Lilac-blue
Silvery-blue

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Disease Resistant
Scented flowers
Perennial
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Low Maintenance

Toxicity:
Not considered toxic. Thorns may cause injury if handled without care.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Catmint (Nepeta)
Salvia
Heuchera (Coral Bells)
Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina)
White flowering perennials for contrast