PURPLE KID – purple bedding shrub rose – Ducher
Colour plays the central role in PURPLE KID, with its deep crimson‑purple and mauve tones offering distinctive visual impact for thematic rose gardens and curated collections, while the strong, long‑lasting fragrance adds sensory value to higher‑specification shrub and bedding ranges. As a bush‑trained, compact habit on own roots, pharmaROSA® NEONATAL tray‑rooted cuttings give You a predictable, uniform start for 2–3 L standard containers, ideal for onward production into retail‑ready shrub offers. The moderate height and spreading structure support use in flower beds, parks and urban green spaces, where reliable garden performance and a premium appearance are expected, particularly in schemes facing cooler winters and wind‑exposed conditions typical of northern UK regions. Remontant, clustered flowering with abundant second flush supports continuous ornamental value over the selling season, while the own‑root form underpins long lifespan, regeneration and stable stands under repeated cutting and handling. From Year 1 root establishment through Year 2 canopy build to full ornamental value in Year 3, the consistent development pattern helps You plan capacity, timings and supply for wholesale‑scale, professional propagation.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 2–3 L Fragrant Purple Bedding Shrub – Standard container production from NEONATAL cuttings, highlighting strong fragrance and distinctive crimson‑purple colour for bedding and border use – retail and garden‑centre reseller channels.
- Urban Park Shrub Rose Line – Own‑root plants grown in 2–3 L and up‑potted where needed, using the bushy habit and dense foliage to build cohesive urban green space plantings – municipal and public‑realm contract suppliers.
- Thematic Mauve Collection Rose – Curated assortment SKU using PURPLE KID as the purple anchor, propagated on own roots for long‑term collection stability and colour consistency – thematic rose gardens and specialist nurseries.
- Showcase 40–50 L Specimen Shrub – Selected NEONATAL plants grown on into 40–50 litre pots, emphasising remontant flowering and strong scent for entrance, display and promotional benches – premium retail and display‑led outlets.
- Fragrance Highlight Park Pack – Batch‑produced 2–3 L units focused on strong, long‑lasting fragrance and repeat flowering, configured for mass planting schemes needing reliable sensory impact – public‑realm and landscape contractors.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Trade name PURPLE KID – purple bedding shrub rose – Ducher; modern shrub, flowerbed shrub rose in the bed rose commercial group; meaning references its playful purple‑lilac colour; registration data not provided. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Fabien Ducher, Roseraie Ducher, France, around 2018; introduced by Roseraie Ducher in 2018; parentage unknown; developed for ornamental shrub and bedding use with a focus on colour and fragrance. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, compact bush‑trained shrub, 120–160 cm tall with 100–140 cm spread; dense, slightly glossy mid‑green foliage; moderately thorny shoots; designed for flower beds, parks, specimen and urban applications. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi‑double flat blooms with 13–25 petals, medium size around 1.5–2.75 inches; formed in clustered inflorescences; remontant with abundant second flush, providing extended seasonal display in suitable conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep crimson‑purple with mauve tint; ARS mau, RHS 78A outer, 78B inner; buds vivid crimson‑raspberry, opening magenta with white halo and golden stamens; colour holds well and darkens in semi‑shade with smoky mauve‑lilac fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, long‑lasting classical rose fragrance that adds sensory value in ornamental plantings; semi‑double flowers partly cover stamens, so pollinator attraction is limited due to reduced access to nectar and pollen. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional ovoid red hips produced, approximately 10–14 mm diameter; egg‑shaped and decorative at close range, but not a dominant ornamental feature; hip set is irregular and should be regarded as a secondary trait. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about -21 to -18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b; disease sensitivity noted, with very sensitive powdery mildew and rust, medium black spot, requiring regular plant protection and higher maintenance. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for flower beds, parks, specimen and urban green spaces; standard container route with 2–3 L target pot; maintenance requirement high due to poor disease resistance, needing planned plant protection programmes. |
PURPLE KID offers distinctive crimson‑purple colour, strong fragrance and a bushy, compact habit on predictable own‑root stock that supports long‑lived, regenerating stands; we invite you to discuss volumes, timings and integration into your production plans.
