Botanical profile

Floribunda rose 'Purple Tiger'

Latin name
Rosa 'Purple Tiger'
Common name
Floribunda rose 'Purple Tiger'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Original and bold, the 'Purple Tiger' rosebush seduces with its streaked and marbled flowers of intense purple and creamy white, never identical from one bloom to the next. Its generous flowering in clusters attracts the eye from early summer until the frosts. Lightly scented, the flowers give off a spicy and fruity touch. Compact and well-branched, this rosebush reaches approximately 80 to 90 cm, with dense and resistant foliage. 'Purple Tiger' is perfect for lovers of unique roses, adding an artistic and original touch to beds, borders or potted plantings.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Water regularly during the establishment period. Thereafter, water during periods of heat or drought.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-29°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Violet streaked with white
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
135 cm (3 feet)
Width
90 cm (3 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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