The petals' base colour is a rich, velvety deep violet‑purple. - grandiflora bedding rose - very strong, garden-filling fragrant rose - spicy, lemon
– Velvety deep violet‑purple, intense colour
– Very strong, spicy‑lemon fragrance
– Abundant repeat flowering in clusters
– Excellent winter hardiness to −26 °C
– Ideal for beds, containers and cut flowers Special feature: Awarded “Most Fragrant Rose” at Rose Hills Trials.
Near-natural operation – Thinking about the garden's future
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
3.5(5703)
Twilight Zone – violet, highly fragrant grandiflora bedding rose
If You dream of a richly scented, romantic front garden without complicated chores, Twilight Zone is made for You. This grandiflora bedding rose carries large, very double blooms in a velvety violet‑purple shade that stays impressively intense, even in Ireland’s changeable summer light. Bred for powerful fragrance, it fills the air with a spicy‑citrus scent ideal near doors, windows and evening seating. As an own‑root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot, it establishes steadily and can live for many years, regenerating well after pruning and giving Your family long‑term garden value. It copes reliably with our moist climate and heavier soils when basic drainage is provided, so You can simply plant, water, and enjoy. In year one it builds roots, in year two the bush shape, and by year three it shows its full character as a striking, upright feature in beds, borders and large containers.
Freshly opened, rich violet-purple bloom of Twilight Zone.
Twilight Zone in the late flowering phase, with violet tones softening to smoky mauve.
Twilight Zone at full bloom, showing its deep violet-purple flowers.
Freshly opened Twilight Zone bloom with rich crimson-purple inner petals.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point near the entrance
The deep violet-purple flowers with a smoky veil stand out against brick, gravel and lawn, creating an immediate welcome and giving Your doorway a distinctive, elegant character that suits style-conscious homeowners
Evening seating area or patio
The very strong, spicy-lemon fragrance carries on still evenings, so a single bush near a bench or terrace can perfume the whole corner, bringing a sense of luxury to relaxed outdoor time for fragrance-loving beginners
Cut-flower corner in a family garden
Its long-stemmed, cup-shaped blooms are excellent for cutting; a small group provides regular, richly coloured stems for vases, offering reliable home-grown bunches for busy yet creative gardeners
Feature rose in large containers
Planted alone in a 40–50 litre container, its upright habit and large, scented blooms turn balconies, paved yards or terraces into romantic spots, especially appreciated by space-limited urban residents
Small group planting in ornamental beds
Planting 3–5 bushes in a loose triangle gives a full, continuous display of violet clusters, forming a simple but impressive rose drift that suits low-maintenance family gardens
Mixed border with perennials and shrubs
The dark flowers pair beautifully with silvery foliage and soft grasses, weaving neatly into cottage-style borders while tolerating Ireland’s moist conditions when basic soil drainage is ensured for practical-minded owners
Long-lived structural rose in a key bed
As an own-root, premium-rated cultivar it forms a stable bush that recovers well from pruning and can remain in place for many seasons, ideal for those planning a garden with future value-conscious families
Partially shaded side garden or narrow border
This variety still flowers well in light, dappled shade, and in cooler, less exposed spots its violet colour stays richer for longer, a reassuring choice for tricky aspects facing cautious new gardeners
Decorating ideas
Doorstep Drama – Plant one Twilight Zone by the front path with low lavender and white alyssum edging for a scented welcome – ideal for urban homeowners seeking simple kerb appeal
Twilight Terrace – Grow it in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing ivy and soft pink pelargoniums for an evening-scented patio – perfect for balcony and courtyard dwellers
Cottage Ribbon – Combine with woolly lamb’s-ear, catmint and soft ornamental grasses to form a relaxed, cottage-style strip along a walkway – suited to lovers of informal romantic gardens
Violet Feature Bed – Plant 3–5 bushes together with pale hydrangeas behind and a drift of white cosmos in front for a bold yet easy-care display – great for busy family gardeners
Cut-Flower Nook – Dedicate a sunny corner with Twilight Zone, penstemon and shapely rosemary for fragrant bouquets and structure – ideal for those who enjoy bringing garden flowers indoors
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Grandiflora bedding rose, registered as WEKebtidere, marketed as Twilight Zone. Belongs to the Bed rose commercial group, suitable for both cut-flower use and traditional flower beds.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tom Carruth for Weeks Roses in the USA from ‘Ebb Tide’ × ‘Della Reese’. Introduced and registered in 2012 after breeding work completed in 2011 in the United States.
Awards and recognitions
Most Fragrant Rose at Rose Hills International Rose Trials (USA) in 2013 and again in 2017, confirming its outstanding scent performance in competitive trial conditions.
Growth and structure
Upright, bushy habit reaching about 100–140 cm in height with 80–120 cm spread. Moderately dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness provide a classic grandiflora appearance.
Flower morphology
Large, very double, cup-shaped blooms with more than 40 petals, carried mainly in clusters. Remontant flowering with abundant repeat flushes, providing a long ornamental season in the garden.
Colour and phenology
Base colour rich deep violet-purple with smoky overtones. Buds open crimson-purple, then develop a grey-smoky veil; in strong heat the colour lightens towards smoky mauve, while in cooler weather it remains darker.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, garden-filling scent with a spicy character lifted by lemony notes. Ideal for planting where the fragrance can be appreciated, such as near entrances, seating areas or along often-used paths.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small, spherical hips about 11–17 mm across, colouring to orange-red. Hip set is generally modest due to very double flowers, so the primary display remains the blooms.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −23 to −26 °C (USDA 5b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 4). Disease resistance is moderate for powdery mildew, black spot and rust, benefiting from basic preventative care and good air circulation.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in fertile, well-drained soil with regular watering in dry spells. Suitable for borders, large containers, cut-flower production and as a specimen; prefers sun but tolerates light partial shade effectively.
Twilight Zone offers richly coloured, highly fragrant blooms on a long-lived own-root bush that settles in reliably and suits front gardens, borders and big containers, so You can plant with confidence and enjoy deciding where it fits Your space best.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
WEKEBTIDERE – violet flowerbed grandiflora rose - Carruth
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® 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 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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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.
