Fragrant Plum Potted Rose Bush
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Fragrant Plum™ Potted Rose Bush
Rosa ‘AROplumi' Fragrant Plum™
Fragrant Plum™ is a beautiful Grandiflora rose bred by Jack E. Christensen and introduced by Weeks Roses. This variety produces tall, elegant buds that open into medium–large lavender blooms with smoky plum-purple edges. Known for its strong fruity fragrance, Fragrant Plum™ is a standout for both cutting and garden display, offering continuous flushes of richly colored, fragrant blooms throughout the season.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora
🧬 Breeder: Jack E. Christensen (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses
🎨 Color: Lavender with smoky plum-purple edges
🌸 Petal Count: 20–25 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Fully double, high-centered clusters
📏 Bloom Size: Medium–large (~4″)
🔁 Flowering: Continuous flushes from late spring to fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — long stems perfect for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Medium, fruity (fresh plum scent)
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Tall and upright
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10 (Zone 5 requires winter protection of the bud union)
📐 Spacing: ~3–4′
↕️ Height: ~4–7′
↔️ Width: ~3–4′
🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Rootstock: Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Generally good — healthy, deep green foliage
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Midwest • Intermountain West • Mid‑Atlantic • Southeast • Southwest • Pacific Northwest
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