Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1996
Blackberry Nip
Rosa 'Somnip'
1.2m
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom habit
Produced singly; starts with traditional hybrid tea shape before opening flat with a quartered appearance.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
mid-green
Foliage surface
semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Powerful fragrance.
Color Description
raspberry-purple to wine-violet
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.2m
Soil
Loamy, well-draining soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Generally trouble-free, though susceptible to powdery mildew in favorable conditions.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
New plants need weekly watering through the first growing season; during hot spells, deep soak the ground every few days to encourage deep root growth.
Fertilizer
Requires regular fertilization during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in late winter just before the plant breaks dormancy; remove dead, diseased, or damaged wood and cut back healthy stems to 4 to 6 buds from the base.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to powdery mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Deep Secret x Old Port
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multi Award Winner