Rose - Twilight Zone

Common Name:
Twilight Zone Rose

Description:
The 'Twilight Zone' rose is a strikingly rich, velvety purple floribunda rose known for its intoxicating, citrusy-spice fragrance and lush, ruffled blooms. This dramatic cultivar produces large, double flowers in deep magenta-purple hues that deepen in cooler weather, making it a true standout in any garden. The shrub is upright and bushy, with glossy, deep green foliage that provides a handsome backdrop to the dark blooms. It is a repeat bloomer, performing from late spring through to autumn with impressive vigour. Best planted in a sunny position with well-drained soil, 'Twilight Zone' thrives when given good air circulation and regular pruning to encourage new growth. This rose is especially well-suited to Melbourne's temperate climate and brings a moody, romantic flair to beds, borders, or large decorative pots. Its heady perfume and rich colour make it a top choice for cut flowers and sensory gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.2 m

• Width: 0.9 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Deep purple

• Magenta

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Disease Resistant

• Scented flowers

• Bee Attracting

• Suitable for Hedging

• Herbaceous

• Perennial

Toxicity:

• May be mildly toxic to pets if ingested (particularly the thorns and rose hips)

Companion Plants:

• Lavender

• Salvia

• Catmint (Nepeta)

• Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina)

• Dianthus