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Escapade
Reference photo

floribunda · 1967

Escapade

Rosa 'HARpade'

Harkness✦ moderate fragrance

3-4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

floribunda

Bloom size

Medium

Bloom habit

Large, open clusters.

Petal count

5-10 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

bushy

Color

purple

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Dark green, semi-glossy.

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Pleasant, spicy, clove-like fragrance.

Color Description

Magenta-pink with a white eye and prominent yellow stamens.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-4 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally with a pH of 6.0-6.5.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water needed, keep moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Standard rose fertilizer applied in early spring and after each bloom flush.

Pruning

Prune in spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the shrub.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy, though can be susceptible to black spot in damp climates.

🧬 Pedigree

Pink Parfait x Lilac Charm

🏆 Awards & Recognition

RNRS Gold Medal 1966.

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