WEKSMOPUR – plum-lilac bedding floribunda rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Floribunda own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of WEKSMOPUR offers a compact, bed-focused floribunda platform with strong fragrance, verified cultivar authenticity and premium quality for nursery and wholesale networks requiring reliable, repeatable ranges. As tray-rooted, 3–6‑month‑old cuttings it integrates smoothly into standard container production, particularly 2–3 L bush‑trained lines for retail / reseller channels seeking reliable garden performance. The own-root base supports long lifespan, regeneration and stable stands, with the development moving naturally from roots in year one, to structural shoots in year two, to full ornamental value in year three. Its compact, container-suitable habit with dense dark foliage and low maintenance requirement aligns well with thematic rose collections and public‑realm supply, while resistant foliage and H7 hardiness support predictable scheduling even in Scotland and northern England’s colder, wind‑exposed sites, contributing to homogeneous stands and dependable capacity planning.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 3 L fragrant floribunda – Compact bush-trained 3 L container with strong citrus-spicy fragrance and disease resilience, positioned as a premium scented floribunda in standard finished product ranges – retail / reseller channels
- Plum-lilac bedding line – High-density 2 L bedding and edging line highlighting compact habit and repeat flowering for mass planting schemes, using uniform NEONATAL batches – garden centres and landscaping resellers
- Cool-climate hardy feature rose – 5–7.5 L shrub-form units for cooler and wind-exposed regions, leveraging H7 hardiness and own-root longevity as a dependable garden performer – regional nursery networks
- Collector’s colour selection – Curated multi-cultivar rose collection where WEKSMOPUR fills the deep plum-lilac slot, relying on own-root stability and distinct colour for thematic and show gardens – specialist rose and collection suppliers
- Patio and terrace container rose – 7.5–40 L patio containers built on compact growth and low maintenance, offering strong fragrance and reliable repeat bloom from robust own-root stock – patio-focused and mail-order resellers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bed rose, registered as WEKsmopur with the trade and exhibition name Ebb Tide; commercial listing as Weksmopur Bedding rose WEKsmopur for professional production use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Thomas F. Carruth (USA) in 2001 for Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower Inc; complex floribunda parentage involving ‘Sweet Chariot’, ‘Blue Nile’, ‘Stephen’s Big Purple’ and a Rosa soulieana derivative. |
| Awards and recognition |
Certificate of Merit at the National Rose Trial Garden of Australia (2005) and Most Fragrant Rose at the Rose Hills International Rose Trials in the United States (2011), confirming ornamental and fragrance value. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy plant reaching about 60–85 cm in height with a 50–70 cm spread; dense, glossy dark green foliage (RHS 139A) and sparse prickles support neat outlines in bedding and container production. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, cup-shaped flowers with 26–39 petals in clustered inflorescences of 1–5 blooms; large-flowered class (approximately 2.75–3.95 in), remontant with an abundant second flush under standard cultural conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep plum-lilac blooms with a subtle smoky tone; RHS 59A outer and 71A inner, darkening towards the edges, fading more in hot sun while in cooler conditions the colour deepens and persists for longer ornamental effect. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, clearly perceptible fragrance with a citrusy, spicy character; double flowers with visible stamens offer moderate pollinator appeal but are primarily selected for human sensory value and premium scented positioning. |
| Hip characteristics |
Forms spherical hips in moderate quantities, about 12–16 mm diameter, in orange-red shades (RHS 28B–30B), adding seasonal interest and modest propagation or display options where hips are allowed to develop. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust in standard conditions; RHS H7 hardiness (approximately –21 to –18 °C) and Swedish Zone 3 suitability support dependable performance in temperate to colder climates. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for beds, edging, containers and some cut use; low maintenance and good disease resistance suit standard container routes in 2–3 L pots, with own-root NEONATAL material ideal for scalable nursery production. |
WEKSMOPUR combines compact floribunda habit, strong fragrance and reliable disease resistance on an own-root NEONATAL platform that supports predictable, regenerating long-lived stands, making it a practical candidate for discussion on volumes and scheduling.
