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Purple Heart Rose

Scientific name: Rosa floribunda 'Purple Heart'
Taxonomy
Family:Rosaceae
Type:Deciduous shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:1
Plant Characteristics
Height:4 ft
Width:4 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description The tantalizing wine-red color and strong clove and spice scent make Purple Heart Rose an appealing choice. This cultivar was introduced in 1999.

  Morphology:
This is a deciduous shrub that grows to 4’ in both height and width. The big double purple blooms reward you with rich aromas all season. The petal count is listed as 30-35. The flower color is listed as mauve. The best color comes with a cooler growing season.

  Adaptation:
Full sun and fertile loam soil will make this cultivar perform its best.

  Pests:
Beat the common the rose diseases by ging this plant plenty of air movement.
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