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Fragrant Plum Rose

Rosa 'Fragrant Plum'

An award-winning Grandiflora rose with large, double, lavender and smoky plum-purple blooms and a strong, sweet, fruity fragrance.

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Rosa 'Fragrant Plum' is an award-winning Grandiflora rose, celebrated for its exceptionally fragrant, richly colored blooms and upright, vigorous habit. Bred by Jack E. Christensen and introduced in 1990 , this rose produces elegant, long buds that open into large, 4-inch double flowers with 20-25 petals . The blossoms are a stunning lavender hue in the center, gradually shading to a deep, smoky plum-purple at the edges, creating a captivating visual effect . True to its name, it emits a strong, sweet, fruity fragrance . Thriving in heat and blooming continuously from late spring through fall, this disease-resistant rose is a superb choice for cut flowers, mixed borders, and as a fragrant specimen.

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Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily) .

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Foliage & Flowers: Glossy, deep green, disease-resistant foliage; large (4-5 inches), double (20-25 petals) lavender blooms with smoky plum-purple edges, blooming in flushes from late spring through fall .
Mature Height: 4-6 ft .
Mature Spread: 3-4 ft .
Growth Rate: Fast.
Hardiness Zones: USDA 5-10 .
Core Benefits: Strong fruity fragrance, unique plum-purple coloration, excellent for cutting, disease resistant, heat tolerant.
Best Uses: Cut flower gardens, mixed borders, specimen planting, fragrance gardens, large containers.

Faqs

Q: How large does Fragrant Plum get?
A: It is an upright, vigorous shrub, typically reaching 4-6 feet in height and 3-4 feet in spread at maturity .

Q: Is the fragrance strong?
A: Yes, it is renowned for its strong, sweet, fruity fragrance that has been described as fresh plum or berry-like . It won the ARS James Alexander Gamble Fragrance Award in 2007 .

Q: Is it disease resistant?
A: Yes, it has good to excellent disease resistance, with glossy, healthy foliage that remains clean throughout the season .

Q: Does it bloom repeatedly?
A: Yes, it produces continuous flushes of blooms from late spring through fall, making it a long-lasting source of color and fragrance .

Q: Is it a good cut flower?
A: Absolutely. It has long, sturdy stems and the blooms are excellent for cutting, holding their form and fragrance well in a vase .

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