Midnight Blue (Rosa 'WEKfabpur')-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Rose

Midnight Blue
Rosa 'WEKfabpur'

 
Features
Compact shrub rose with velvet purple double flowers, 3 inches wide (petal count 25 to 30) Strong clove fragrance held in clusters, bright green glossy foliage. 
 
Culture
 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
2-3 Feet (Width is 2'-3')
 
Size
 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 9 
 
Bloom Color
Purple
 
 
Bloom Season
May - October
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Insect Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Black spot and mildew resistant
 
Additional Notes
Velvet purple color intensifies during cooler weather and blooms get larger.

 

 
Related Resources
Home, Yard & Garden Pest Guide
Illinois Commercial Landscape and Turfgrass Pest Management Handbook
U of IL - Distance Diagnosis through Digital Imaging
U of IL - Plant Clinic