Petal Pals
shrub · 2010
Velvety Twilight
Rosa
100 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
8-10 cm
Bloom habit
Cup-shaped, transitioning into a rosette shape.
Petal count
Thick double petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Fragrance Notes
A rich aroma that blends Damascus and tea rose scents.
Color Description
velvety deep purple-red blooms that shift from plum-purple to magenta and darken to deep purple in cooler weather
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100 cm
Spread
80 cm
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5) is ideal.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–11
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot.
🌿 Care Guide
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth to remove dead or diseased canes and shape for airflow and structure.
Pests & Diseases
Common issues include aphids, mites, thrips, caterpillars, Japanese beetles, scale, nematodes, rose chafer, black spot, powdery mildew, rust, verticillium wilt, rose mosaic, crown gall rot, and rose rosette disease.