About Ebb Tide™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKsmopur’ PP 18,473 Ebb Tide™

Ebb Tide™ is a floribunda rose bred by Tom Carruth (USA) for Weeks Roses and introduced in 2006. It is renowned for its deep, smoky purple blooms with velvety texture and a powerful clove-and-spice fragrance. The medium-sized, double flowers are borne in clusters and repeat throughout the season. Compact and bushy, this rose adds dramatic color and fragrance to borders, beds, and containers.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses (USA)
🎨 Color: Deep smoky purple
🌸 Petal Count: ~25–30 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Double, borne in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~3–4″ (7–10 cm) across
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming, spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Good for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, clove and spice

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Compact, bushy shrub with glossy foliage
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~2.5–3 ft (75–90 cm)
↔️ Width: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Good overall; benefits from proper air circulation
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest