Rosa 'Night Owl'
(Rose 'Night Owl')
Family - Rosaceae
Category - Rose
Hybrid Parents - ((Rosa 'International Herald Tribune' x Rosa soulieana) x (Rosa 'Sweet Chariot' x Rosa 'Blue Nile')) x Rosa 'Rosy Outlook'
Origin - Raised in California, USA
Discovered By - Raised by Mr T. Carruth, a rose breeder
Year of Introduction - 2007
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 3m or more
Width - 2m
Description: A Climbing Floribunda rose that is excellent for training against walls. Glossy dark green, pinnate leaves have ovate to Elliptic leaflets with finely toothed margins. Semi-double, bowl-shaped flowers are very deep purple with white centres and ruffled petals. At the centre of each Bloom is a showy crown of golden stamens. The fragrant flowers are produced, repeatedly, in clusters from early summer into late autumn and are followed by orange-red hips. Excellent for use as cut flowers.
The correct botanical name for this rose is R. 'Wekupurosat'. NIGHT OWL is a trademark name.
Flower:
Semi-double, bowl-shaped flowers are deep purple with white centres and ruffled petals. Each bloom has a prominent central cluster of golden stamens. The fragrant flowers are produced, repeatedly, in clusters from June into November. The flowers are followed by orange-red hips.
Flower colour: Purple, white
Flower shape: Semi-double, bowl-shaped flowers in clusters
Flowering time: June, July, August, September, October, November
Foliage:
Glossy dark green, pinnate leaves have ovate to Elliptic leaflets with serrated margins. The new growth emerges red in spring. The leaves are Alternately arranged on long, prickly stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with ovate to elliptic leaflets
Propagation:
Cuttings, grafting. US Plant Patent no. 18,740.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.