Botanical profile

Grandiflora rose 'Twilight Zone'

Latin name
Rosa 'Twilight Zone'
Common name
Grandiflora rose 'Twilight Zone'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The 'Twilight Zone' rose, a grandiflora rose with intense color and an enchanting fragrance, stands out with its large, double, deep purplish-plum flowers with almost black velvety reflections. The thick, slightly wavy petals form a full and dramatic bloom, produced in elegant clusters on long, strong stems. Its powerful, rich, and spicy fragrance is one of its major assets, particularly appreciated near living areas. Very floriferous and with good repeat blooming, it offers a sustained succession of flowers that create a striking visual impact in flowerbeds or as a specimen plant. Its upright and vigorous habit ensures a beautiful structure, while its dark green, dense, and healthy foliage highlights the depth of the color and contributes to good overall resistance. The 'Twilight Zone' rose brings mystery, chromatic intensity, and olfactory richness to the garden while actively attracting pollinating insects.

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 establishment. Then, water during hot periods or when the soil is dry deep down.
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
Deep purple
Fruiting
Rare rosehip production if not pruned
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Slender bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
90 cm (3 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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