Purple Pavement™ Potted Rose Bush
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About Purple Pavement™ Potted Rose Bush
Rosa rugosa ‘Rotes Meer’ Purple Pavement™
The Purple Pavement™ Potted Rose Bush is a rugged, compact rugosa prized for its waves of rich purple-magenta blooms and classic wild-rose fragrance. In fall, it produces showy red hips that extend the season’s color, making it both beautiful and practical for low hedges, slopes, and tough sites.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Rugosa Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: Kordes® (Germany)
🏢 Introduced By: Bailey Nurseries / First Editions® (USA, 1990s)
🎨 Color: Deep purple-magenta with golden centers
🌸 Petal Count: ~15–20 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Semi-double, cupped blooms in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~3–4″
🔁 Flowering: Continuous flushes from late spring through frost
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, sweet-spicy rugosa scent
🏺 Vase Life: Good — casual garden cuts and long-lasting hips
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Compact, dense, and mounded
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
📐 Spacing: ~2.5–3′ apart
↕️ Height: ~2–3′
↔️ Width: ~3–4′
🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Exceptional — true rugosa toughness with salt and drought tolerance
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Thrives in both cold and coastal climates; excellent performance in challenging soils
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest
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