Rosa 'Basye's Purple'

Also Known As

Basye's Purple Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 7'-8'
W: 7'-8'

planting zones

5a-9a

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Rosa 'Basye's Purple' plant details

Rosa 'Basye's Purple' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer burgundy and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa 'Basye's Purple'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 7 FT - 8 FT - wide, 7 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa 'Basye's Purple'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bred and introduced in 1968 by Dr. Robert Basye, this rose is a lovely cross of R. rugosa and R. foliolosa. The single flowers are a rich, velvety, purple-crimson-wine, and bloom in sequence on arching stems of dark plum-purple throughout the season! (For the romantic with a renaissance bent.) This large shrub grows 7 or 8 feet tall and wide with a nice compact, arching habit. Very disease-resistant and dependable. Fragrant. Minimum temperature: -20 °F