Petal Pals
floribunda · 2006
Ebb Tide
Rosa 'WEKsmopur'
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
3-4 inches
Bloom habit
Clusters, typically 3-5 blooms per stem.
Petal count
26-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Strong clove and citrus fragrance.
Color Description
Deep plum-purple with smoky violet-grey overtones.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with good organic matter content.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to rust and mildew.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, remove dead or damaged wood and crossing canes.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose issues like rust and mildew in poor conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Purple Tiger x Intrigue
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ARS Award of Excellence, multiple regional awards.