'Purple Kiss' Rose

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'Purple Kiss' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Jean Marion

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• KO 91/2520-01
• KORtwente
• Raspberry Balconia ®
• Raspberry Blanket
• Raspberry Vigorosa™
• Roseberry Blanket

HMF Ratings:

29 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

ARS:

Shrub.
Exhibition name: Roseberry Blanket

Origin:

Bred by W. Kordes & Sons (Germany, 1991).
Introduced in United States by Newflora™ LLC as 'Raspberry Vigorosa'.
Introduced in Germany by W. Kordes' Söhne (Wholesale) in 2001 as 'Purple Kiss'.
Introduced in United States by Jackson & Perkins Co. in 2004 as 'Roseberry Blanket'.
Introduced in United States by Greenheart Farms in 2010 as 'Raspberry Balconia'.
Introduced in United States by Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc. in 2010 as 'Raspberry Blanket'.

Class:

Floribunda, Shrub. (Series: Vigorosa® Collection)

Bloom:

Violet-red to deep pink, yellow stamens. [Fuchsia / magenta.]. [Violet-Pink.] Fuchsia. None / no, mild, spice fragrance. 15 to 20 petals. Average diameter 3". Semi-double to double bloom form. Pointed, ovoid buds.

Habit:

Glossy, dark green foliage.

Height: 2' to 3' (60 to 90cm). Width: 28" to 20" (70 to 50cm).

Growing:

Can be used for container rose, ground cover or hanging basket. Drought resistant. heat tolerant.

Patents:

United States -

Parentage:

If you know the parentage of this rose, or other details, please contact us.

Notes:

Only available from Garden Shops, not direct from Kordes (DJE 27/07/27)