Ebb Tide™ Floribunda Rose

Rosa 'WEKsmopur'

Nature Hills Nursery

Ebb Tide Rose Blooms in Rare Sangria Purple with Intoxicating Fragrance All Season
Thrives in Zones 5-9
Grows 2-3 ft Tall
Sweetly Fragrant Flowers
Perfect for Privacy Screen or Hedge

$100²³

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Provide at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun daily. While it can handle a bit of afternoon shade in scorching climates, full sun ensures the deepest purple color and the most prolific flower production.
Soil: Aim for rich, well-draining soil that feels like a wrung out sponge. If you have heavy clay, mix in organic compost to improve drainage, or plant in a raised mound to keep the roots from sitting in stagnant water.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water deeply twice a week to help the roots dive deep into the soil. Once established, this rose is moderately drought tolerant, but inconsistent moisture will cause the intense clove fragrance to fade and the blooms to shrink. Aim for the base of the plant rather than the leaves to prevent moisture-related spotting.

Pruning Tips

Ebb Tide blooms on new wood, so you should prune in late winter or early spring just as the buds begin to swell. Think of it like a seasonal haircut: remove any dead or spindly canes and cut the remaining healthy stems back by about one third at a 45 degree angle. This stimulates vigorous new growth, which is exactly where your next round of purple blooms will appear.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced rose food or a slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring and again after the first major flush of flowers. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer because they encourage soft, leafy growth that can be easily damaged by the first frost. Using a formula with a bit of bone meal will help support the high energy demands of its continuous blooming cycle.

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Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Disease resistant, Reblooming, Fragrant, Flowering, Attracts pollinators, Container Friendly
Hardiness Zone	5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Sunlight	Full sun
Height	2-3 ft
Width	2-3 ft
Watering Needs	Moderate
Preferred Soil	Clay, Loamy
Growth Rate	Fast
Growth Habit	Climbing, Spreading, Trailing, Upright
Blooms In	Spring, Summer, Fall
Flower Color	Purple
Foliage Color	Green
Fragrant	Yes
Pet Safety	Toxic to pets
Suitable Space	Outdoors
Plant Name	Rose
Botanical Name	Rosa 'WEKsmopur'
Species	spp.
Cultivar	WEKsmopur
Class	Magnoliopsida, Rosales
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

Let your passion for beauty burn bright with this deep, dark purple Rose! The Ebb Tide™ Rose (Rosa 'WEKsmopur') is a sultry, fragrant Floribunda charmer! The intense fragrance of the Ebb Tide™ Rose spices up the summer nights! Each bloom opens into a study in symmetry, the mystery of Nature at its finest. You'll love how the red and blue tones blend perfectly into a bold, signature color of sangria.

Highlighted with a yellow center when all these petals fully unfurl, Ebb Tide™ takes things one step further by reblooming all season long! The gorgeous and glossy green foliage really sets the stage for these season-long blooms! The Ebb Tide™ Floribunda Rose has you covered with its capability of being fiercely disease resistant!

You'll feel clever, bringing in cuttings of the very double, old-fashioned dark plum purple blooms with 35 petals apiece to arrange in your favorite vase. You'll love how they uplift the room with their delightfully decadent good looks and scent!

These deep purple colored Roses will vary greatly depending upon the phone, camera, laptop, or PC that you are viewing them on! Variation may occur depending on the time of year the blooms develop (hot or cooler temperatures during bud formation). Additionally, as the flower first unfurls it will change in color and shade, and change again as it ages, typically fading before it finishes

These dark-colored Roses can show some lighter pink outer petals on newly planted Roses but know they will develop the more typical dark and fragrant blooms after they get nicely rooted in their new home! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9, this fast-growing Floribunda Rose bush fits about anywhere, in any sized garden or landscape since it grows to a neat and tidy 2-3 feet in height and width!

Planting and Application:

Just imagine yourself lying across an elegant chaise longue on a covered gallery porch, savoring the incredible clove fragrance of the Ebb Tide™ Rose! Fill large containers with these space-saving fragrant blooms, with Creeping Jenny or Creeping Thyme spilling out all around their base like a skirt. Use these planters around your front porch, patio, or back deck for a high-styled display. Seating areas and garden benches anywhere in the sun take on an elevated mystery!

Sized perfectly for any sized yard, or courtyard and for low hedges and property definition, Ebb Tide™ tucks in among other Roses, flowering shrubs, and perennials alike without overcrowding. Enhance any garden bed or border with one or more of these elegant blooms! Line a driveway, or a narrow pathway, or line both sides of the stairs leading to your front door for a huge curb appeal (and mood) booster!

Want to kick things up a notch? Create a garden vignette by planting an allée of Ebb Tide™ Rose bushes around a garden nook, destination spot, or garden bench and then plant the matching Ebb Tide™ Rose Tree at intervals for a multi-level plum-purple display! Imagine the butterflies and bees (and Hummingbirds!) that will make your garden their new home!

Intense Plum Purple Old-Fashioned Blooms
Extremely Fragrant Clove & Citrus - Pollinator-Friendly!
Glossy, Deep Green Foliage
Reblooms Late Spring Until Frost
Gorgeous Cut Flowers & Pollinator-Friendly!
Dramatic Depth, Height, Enchanting Color & Marvelous Specimen Plant!

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Note that this Floribunda Rose will need to be planted in full sun with regular fertility to produce nice strong stems, those loads of full flowers that return all summer, and for this Rose to exhibit that deep dark color. Plant in enriched, highly organic, well-drained soil and give this Rose a steady supply of moisture access, especially during the hot months. Further support the almost continuous blooming of this Rose with regular applications of good, organic Rose food.

Surrounding the root system with 3-4 inches of arborist mulch not only makes the deep colors emerge beyond their potential but also ensures that it is provided with enough consistent soil moisture to allow for the healthiest growth. Read all you need about pruning Roses Here, and about winterizing your Roses Here, and un-wintering Roses in Spring in our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog!

Full Sun
Consistent Moisture Needs & Regular Fertility
Rich Well-Drained Soil
Appreciates Mulched Beds
Prune In Very Early Spring
Highly Disease Resistant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the planting instructions for Ebb Tide™ Floribunda Rose bare root plants?

Plant bare root Ebb Tide™ roses in early spring while dormant, in USDA zones 5-9. Dig a hole twice the root width, soak roots for 2-4 hours before planting, and position the graft union at soil level. Space plants 2-3 feet apart to accommodate their mature size. Water deeply after planting and mulch around the base.

Does Ebb Tide™ Floribunda Rose require pruning, and when?

Ebb Tide™ Floribunda Roses benefit from annual pruning in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches and trim back to maintain its compact 2-3 foot size. Shop at Nature Hills for this hardy zones 5-9 rose.

Is Ebb Tide™ Floribunda Rose disease-resistant, especially to black spot?

Ebb Tide™ Floribunda Rose is fiercely disease resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardeners dealing with common rose ailments. This hardy variety thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and maintains healthy, glossy green foliage throughout the growing season. Plant in well-draining soil with good air circulation for best disease prevention.

What fertilizer is best for Ebb Tide™ Floribunda Rose?

Ebb Tide™ Floribunda Roses thrive with a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer applied in early spring and mid-summer. Since this variety reblooms all season long in zones 5-9, feed monthly during growing season for continuous flowering. Stop fertilizing 6-8 weeks before first expected frost.

How is Ebb Tide™ Floribunda Rose shipped—bare root or potted?

Ebb Tide™ Floribunda Rose ships as a potted plant from Nature Hills. This allows you to plant immediately in zones 5-9 without waiting for dormant season timing. Plant your 2-3 foot rose in spring after frost danger passes for best establishment.

Will Ebb Tide™ Floribunda Rose produce the deep purple color in cooler climates?

Yes, Ebb Tide™ produces its signature deep purple blooms in cooler climates within zones 5-9. Bloom color actually varies with temperature during bud formation, and newly planted roses may show lighter pink outer petals initially. Allow the plant to establish roots for the most typical dark, fragrant blooms.

Ebb Tide™ Floribunda Rose

Rosa 'WEKsmopur'