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Violet's Pride

Floribunda Bred By Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc.

"Violet's Pride," a floribunda rose bred by Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc., is a captivating and inspired creation, characterized by the following features:

INSPIRATION FROM LADY VIOLET'S LAVENDER DRESSES: The rose draws inspiration from the iconic shades of Lady Violet’s lavender dresses. This connection to the elegance and charm of Lady Violet's attire suggests a tribute to timeless beauty and sophistication.

EXQUISITE MAGENTA-COLORED HEART: "Violet's Pride" is described as even more exquisite with a magenta-colored heart on the inner petals. This unique feature adds a touch of depth and contrast to the overall appearance of the rose. The magenta heart enhances the visual allure of the blooms, creating a captivating focal point.

FLORIBUNDA CHARACTERISTICS: As a floribunda rose, "Violet's Pride" is likely to produce clusters of flowers, offering a profusion of blooms throughout the flowering season. This characteristic makes it a prolific and showy addition to garden landscapes.

COLOR PALETTE: While inspired by lavender dresses, the rose introduces a magenta-colored element to its palette. This suggests a rich and vibrant color combination that adds flair and individuality to the blooms. The interplay of lavender and magenta contributes to the overall allure of "Violet's Pride."

Characteristics
  • Color: Purple and Lavender
  • Color Description: Lavender with a magenta heart
  • Fragrance: Medium, Fruity
  • Bloom size: Medium
  • Breeder: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc.
  • Suitable for zones: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Family: Floribunda
  • Petal count: 35-45
  • Size: Medium Shrub
  • Height: 3-4ft
  • Width: 4ft
Ideal For:
  • Attracting Bees
  • Cutting
Growing Conditions:
  • South, East, West Facing
  • All soil types
  • Full Sunlight
Origin Of Name The popular Downton Abbey character Lady Violet, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, is a fierce woman who always cares for and protects her family. Inspired by the iconic shades of Lady Violet's lavender dresses, the rose Violet's Pride is even more exquisite with a magenta-colored heart on the inner petals. Just as Lady Violet is known for her traditional upper-class values, Violet's Pride undeniably belongs to the aristocracy of the rose world with dense foliage, resilience from diseases and a sophisticated grapefruit and fruit-like fragrance worthy of any noblewoman. As Lady Violet was particularly proud of her garden for producing Best in Show blossoms, the prolific blooming rose Violet's Pride generates some of the most elegant buds and flowers that are worthy of first prize. The flowers are held proudly on top of a vigorous and even rounded bush.