Purple Splash
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Breeder: Tom Carruth (Weeks), 2011.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 6 cm.
Fragrance: Medium.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 2.50 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 2 m.
Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Purple Splash' is a climbing Rose of American origin. The famous Tom Carruth works on getting unseen shades and tones of blue in Roses. It is already done with the single, purple striated with white flowers. Their fragrance is reminiscent of apple scent. This Rose is ideal to cover up small spaces, decorate an arch or columns and pillars.
Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.
Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.