The petals' base colour is a rich, velvety deep violet‑purple. - grandiflora bedding rose - very strong, garden-filling fragrant rose - spicy, lemon
– Very strong, spicy‑lemon fragrance
– Rich, velvety deep violet‑purple blooms
– Abundant repeat flowering in large clusters
– Upright, medium‑tall habit for borders
– Hardy to about −25 °C, H7 rating
– Special feature: Awarded “Most Fragrant Rose” twice at Rose Hills International Rose Trials.
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eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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WEKEBTIDERE – violet flowerbed grandiflora rose - Carruth
Step out after rain and meet a rose bred for effortless balance between drama and ease: lush, violet‑purple blooms releasing a garden‑filling, spicy‑citrus fragrance above healthy, dark foliage. This grandiflora bedding rose is ideal for compact London front gardens where space, time and water are all at a premium, calmly coping with blustery showers and typical coastal-style weather in a well-prepared bed. Container-grown in a 2‑litre own-root form, it settles reliably, building a long-lived, resilient root system rather than fleeting top growth. Year by year it matures from quiet newcomer to confident feature, rewarding simple, regular care. Give it a bright spot, decent drainage and rainwater when you can, and enjoy a sustainable focal colour that holds its mood even through a changeable British summer.
Freshly opened bloom of Wekebtidere, showing rich crimson-purple inner petals.
Twilight Zone before fading, with a smoky mauve-violet tone.
Twilight Zone in full bloom, showing deep violet-purple, very double flowers.
Freshly opened bloom of Wekebtidere, showing rich crimson-purple inner petals.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small front garden focal point
An upright, grandiflora habit and 100–140 cm height make this rose a strong vertical accent beside a front path or bay window, without swamping a modest London plot; it offers reliable impact for busy urban gardeners
Fragrant seating corner
The very strong, garden-filling spicy–lemon scent is ideal near a bench or doorstep chair, where evening humidity intensifies the perfume and makes every short break outside feel indulgent for scent-loving homeowners
Bedding and mixed borders
Clustered, very double blooms and moderately dense foliage give colour blocks that read clearly from the pavement, pairing well with perennials while coping steadily with breezy, rain-lashed UK days for family garden planners
Cut-flower production at home
Large, very double, violet-purple flowers on reasonably upright stems make attractive, long-lasting cut roses; a few plants will supply repeated stems through the season for home bouquet makers
Specimen in large containers
Its structured, upright form and repeat flowering suit a statement pot of at least 40–50 litres, teamed with gravel mulch and rainwater saving to keep maintenance low for balcony and patio owners
Feature rose in clay or chalky soil
On typical British clay or chalk, a prepared, well-drained planting hole lets the own-root plant establish strongly, with woody structure that rides out wet winters more safely for long-term garden planners
Season-long colour backbone
Remontant flowering, with abundant second flushes, ensures that once established you see rich violet-purple blooms from early summer well into autumn, anchoring the border for colour-focused beginners
Low-input, long-lived planting
As an own-root rose, it regrows reliably from the base if damaged, avoiding graft failures and supporting that gentle arc from settling roots, to stronger shoots, to full ornamental presence for sustainability-minded gardeners
Styling ideas
Dusk-Drama Border – Combine with deep purple salvias and dark-leaved penstemon for a moody evening border that glows near a front path – ideal for colour-driven townhouse owners
Rain-Smart Entrance – Plant in a raised brick bed with gravel channels to guide roof runoff, underplanted with low nepeta for a soft, absorbent, rain-friendly threshold – suited to practical urban households
Romantic Container – Grow one plant in a 50-litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme and silver stachys, using stored rainwater for irrigation – perfect for balcony and small-patio gardeners
Family Scent Corner – Position by a bench with lavender and sage edging so children and adults brush past aromatic foliage and richly scented blooms – great for family gardens wanting calm retreats
Violet Feature Hedge – Space plants at 55 cm to form a loose, flowering line along a low fence, backed with variegated berberis for contrast – best for homeowners shaping a unified front-garden look
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Grandiflora bedding rose, registered as WEKebtidere, marketed as Wekebtidere Bedding rose WEKebtidere; exhibition name ‘Twilight Zone’, ARS-approved for cut and bedding classes.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tom Carruth for Weeks Roses (USA), from ‘Ebb Tide’ × ‘Della Reese’; bred 2011 in the United States and introduced and registered internationally in 2012 for garden and show use.
Awards and recognition
Winner of Most Fragrant Rose at the Rose Hills International Rose Trials (USA) in both 2013 and 2017, underlining its exceptional, enduring scent performance in comparative evaluations.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy grandiflora reaching around 100–140 cm high and 80–120 cm wide; moderately dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems and weak self-cleaning of spent blooms.
Flower morphology
Large, very double, cupped clusters with over 40 petals per bloom; flowers borne in inflorescences, remontant with abundant second flush, sized roughly 2.75–3.95 inches across on established plants.
Colour data and phenology
Rich, velvety deep violet-purple petals (RHS 79A, 83A); buds dark with smoky overtones; colour stays deepest in cool weather, lightening to smoky mauve and pinkish-violet in strong sun or heat as blooms age.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, garden-filling perfume combining spicy notes with a clear lemony freshness; valued for evening scent in warm, still air and recognised by trial gardens for its consistent aromatic intensity.
Hip characteristics
Occasional spherical hips form after flowering, about 11–17 mm across, ripening to an orange-red colour and adding a light late-season decorative detail without heavy seeding.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H7 and hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (USDA 5b; Swedish Zone 4); disease resistance moderate to black spot, rust and powdery mildew; tolerates heat but needs irrigation in prolonged dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best as border, bedding, container or specimen rose; spacing 65 cm in masses, 55 cm as a loose hedge, 100 cm as specimen; tolerates partial shade and benefits from regular deadheading and light plant protection.
WEKebtidere offers richly fragrant violet blooms, season-long colour and resilient own-root growth that matures gracefully into a long-lived feature, making it a thoughtful choice for your next garden planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
WEKEBTIDERE – violet flowerbed grandiflora rose - Carruth
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
The variety's very double flower form and reduced stamen accessibility mean it does not attract pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double (densely double) blooms mostly conceal the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited, but the occasional semi-double flowers with visible stamens can provide moderate attraction for bees.
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description:
It tolerates heat well but requires irrigation during prolonged drought; in hot weather the blooms fade more quickly.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
