Ebb Tide Rose Bushes

Ebb Tide Rose Bushes

'Ebb Tide' deep purple buds open to plum purple, becoming smokier as they mature and exposing the yellow stamens. The double flowers are medium size, old style and full of petals, with a potent spicy aroma. It's only averagely healthy and is mainly grown for cutting, rather than for appeal in the border.
Upright, with low vigour to 50cm.

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Features

• Colour: Plum purple, darkening with maturity.
• Shape: Medium size, double, very full
• AKA Purple Eden
• Scent: Strong, clove-spice
• Flowering period: Repeats May-Oct
• Group: Floribunda
• Recommended for cutting rather than border display
• Low vigour, to 50cm

Growing Ebb Tide Roses

Suitable for any well drained soil, they thrive on clay as long as the site isn't waterlogged in winter. Because of their low vigour and average disease resistance, they're best grown in a sunny, sheltered location with good air flow. They're suitable for large patio containers. Deadhead regularly to keep new flowers coming.

History & Trivia

Bred in 2001 by Tom Carruth, USA. It won Most Fragrant Variety at the 2011 Rose Hills International Rose Trials, and the a Certificate of Merit at the 2005 Australian National Rose Trials.

On the seed side, its parent is derived from Sweet Chariot (a miniature rose) and Blue Nile, crossed with Stephens' Big Purple (a Hybrid Tea).
On the pollen side, it has International Herald Tribune and Rosa soulieana, crossed with Sweet Chariot and Blue Nile.