Uniform, intense crimson‑purple shade with a subtle lilac shimmer. - groundcover rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Vivid crimson‑lilac clusters for strong colour impact
– Very full, rosette blooms with elegant texture
– Low‑maintenance groundcover with natural habit
– Excellent disease and heat‑drought resistance
– Ideal for urban beds, edges and containers Special feature: Internationally awarded for garden performance and impact.
Thoughtfully curated range – Natural plant habit
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
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PURPLE RAIN ® – violet‑purple groundcover rose – Kordes
If You would like a rose that stays neat, flowers for months and does not demand complicated care, Purple Rain ® Vigorosa® is made for easy family gardens. Its naturally spreading habit quickly knits together into a dense carpet of colour, helping to cover bare soil and suppress weeds with very little intervention. Compact in height yet broad in reach, it fits beautifully along paths, driveways and low front beds, coping reliably with Ireland’s damp spells and heavy soils thanks to its good tolerance of humidity and persistent wet weather. The small, very full, lilac‑purple rosette flowers appear in generous clusters, then drop cleanly so You rarely need to deadhead. Bred for strong health, it shrugs off black spot, mildew and rust with minimal spraying, ideal if You prefer a low‑chemical, time‑saving approach. As an own‑root shrub, it builds a long‑lived, well‑balanced bush that recovers well after pruning, giving stable groundcover year after year. In a roomy 40–50 litre container it also makes an easy, low mound of colour for patios and balconies. From the first year of root establishment through second‑year top growth to full ornamental value by the third season, it simply settles in and gets on with the job of brightening Your garden.
Mid-green, slightly glossy foliage of Purple Rain®
Purple Rain ® stem with moderately thorny canes
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden groundcover and edging
Low, spreading growth quickly forms a neat carpet, perfect for edging drives or paths where You want a tidy look without constant clipping or shaping, suiting busy homeowners who prefer easy-care planting
Low-maintenance family borders
Exceptional disease resistance and minimal pruning needs keep upkeep light, so beds stay attractive with fewer sprays and less time spent on care, ideal for households balancing gardening with work and family life at home
Small group plantings in cottage-style beds
Planted in groups of three to five, the rounded, self-forming bush shape fills space evenly and reliably, giving structure that lasts for years without replanting, especially appreciated by gardeners seeking long-term stability
Urban and coastal front gardens
Bred for heat, moderate drought and urban tolerance, this variety remains stable through warmer spells and wind, handling our often wet, heavy soils and salt-laden breezes common in Atlantic-influenced gardens, reassuring many coastal gardeners
Patio pots and balcony containers
Its compact height and broad spread suit large 40–50 litre containers, where the trailing habit softens pot edges and gives colour near the house, a practical solution for balcony and small-patio owners wanting impact in limited space
Colour carpet under shrubs and small trees
The naturally prostrate habit allows it to weave between trunks and branches, covering bare soil and reducing weeding while adding rich purple tones, useful for those turning existing shrub areas into easy-care mixed plantings over time
Public-facing beds and rental properties
Self-cleaning flowers mean faded blooms fall away on their own, keeping beds looking smart with little attention, a practical advantage where regular deadheading is unlikely, such as rental gardens or shared frontages with limited maintenance
Year-round structure in developing gardens
As an own-root rose it builds roots in year one, fuller shoots in year two and reaches its best show by year three, giving a dependable framework as new gardens mature, especially helpful for first-time owners planning their garden
Decorating ideas
Cottage edge ribbon – Line a curved front path with Purple Rain ® and interplant sweet alyssum for a low, lilac-and-white edging that looks charming from the gate – ideal for lovers of relaxed cottage style.
Purple patio bowl – In a 40–50 litre terracotta pot, let Purple Rain ® spill over the rim and add a ring of trailing lobelia for a compact, easy-care colour accent – perfect for balconies and small terraces.
Modern purple carpet – Mass-plant it in a rectangular bed along a driveway, underplanting with evergreen groundcover grasses for a clean, graphic look – suited to contemporary urban homes wanting structure with little effort.
Country hedge front – Place a row in front of low cherry laurel, so the glossy green backdrop sets off the crimson-lilac flowers – a good choice for rural gardens aiming for a smart yet natural boundary.
Late-summer colour island – Combine clumps of Purple Rain ® with showy coneflower and dwarf ornamental grasses in a small lawn island – great for busy families seeking a long-flowering focal point that needs minimal care.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Groundcover shrub rose from the Vigorosa® collection; registered as KORpurlig, marketed as Purple Rain ® Vigorosa® KORpurlig, ARS exhibition name Purple Rain, premium bronze merit rating.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes (Germany) from ‘Bassino’ × ‘KORpeligo’; developed by W. Kordes’ Söhne, introduced 2009 and distributed in Europe and the United States for garden and landscape use.
Awards and recognitions
Silver Medal at the Wilhelmsburg International Rose Competition 2013, Certificate at Hradec Králové Rose Competition 2014, plus several gold and bronze distinctions from European display and trial gardens.
Growth and structure
Low, spreading groundcover with a prostrate habit, 40–65 cm high and 60–100 cm wide; moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny shoots; good self-branching for even coverage.
Flower morphology
Very full, rosette-shaped blooms with more than 40 petals, borne in clusters; small flowers 0.5–1.5 inches across, repeating well with a generous second flush for a long overall flowering season.
Colour and phenology
Intense crimson-lilac flowers with a lilac shimmer; buds deep crimson-purple, opening vivid violet with reddish depth, then lightening to pastel violet-purple with a soft rosy-lilac sheen; colour holds moderately well.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable scent; fully double flowers give visual impact rather than perfume; very dense petal arrangement also means minimal pollen access, so it is not considered attractive to pollinating insects.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces modest numbers of small, spherical green hips, around 5–8 mm in diameter; hips are not a major ornamental feature and are often obscured by foliage and the continuous production of new blooms.
Resistance and hardiness
High resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; selected for low-chemical maintenance in urban sites; hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (H7, USDA 5b), with good heat and moderate drought tolerance.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, groundcover, edging, urban green spaces and large containers; plant 60–65 cm apart, 2.4–2.7 plants/m²; prefers well-drained but moisture-retentive soil and tolerates partial shade and typical Irish rainfall.
Purple Rain ® Vigorosa® KORpurlig gives neat, low groundcover, long-lasting purple flowering and strong disease resistance, while its own-root form builds a durable shrub for years of easy enjoyment, making it a sensible choice if You value dependable results.
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The meaning of "Purple Rain" is "Purple rain", and it refers to the flowers' vivid lilac‑purple shade and their long‑lasting, prolific flowering.
Competition and Show Awards:
Hradec Králové Rose Competition – Certificate (2014); Multiple international gold and bronze distinctions (various European display gardens); Wilhelmsburg International Rose Competition – Silver Medal (2013)
Flower Colour:
Uniform, intense crimson‑purple shade with a subtle lilac shimmer.
Closed Bud:
Deep, dark crimson‑purple surface with a slightly glossy sheen.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Vivid, rich violet petals with a subtle reddish‑purple depth.
Full Bloom:
Rich, deep crimson‑purple bloom, the inner petals a shade darker.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Lightening, turning into a pastel violet‑purple with a soft rosy‑lilac sheen.
Colour Fading Description:
The colour holds well; towards the end of flowering the rich crimson‑purple shade slightly lightens, becoming more pastel with a soft pinkish‑purple glow.
Pollinator Attraction:
The very double flower form of this rose does not attract pollinators because the dense, fully double petals hide and block access to the stamens, making nectar and pollen largely inaccessible to visiting insects.
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description:
According to descriptions, it tolerates heat and moderate drought well; during prolonged drought it requires watering.
Note:
Characterised by very good urban tolerance - stable even with heat; drier periods; and intensive development. Groundcover selected specifically for low‑chemical maintenance.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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