NEPTUNE

Can an aquatic divinity enjoy fragrance? If so, Neptune would surely be spirited away after one sniff of his very own rose. You’ll idolize the big blossoms of luscious lavender tinged with just a touch of purple. Certain to garner awards, the abundant blooms arrive on a praise-worthy plant with large glossy green leaves, good vigor and strong vitality. It’s no myth, just take a whiff! Best bloom size in cooler temps.

Class: Hybrid Tea
Cultivar: cv. WEKhilpurnil
Patent: Pat.#16,614
Plant Habit: Medium
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
Plant Height: 4 to 5 feet
Plant Width: 22 to 28 inches
Stem Length: Medium to long
Foliage Color: Large, dark green, glossy
Disease Resistance: Very good
Flower Color: Lavender blushed purple on the very edge of the petals
Bud Form: Pointed & ovoid
Flower Size: Large (about 4½ to 5½ in inches diameter)
Flower Form: High centered, sometimes in clusters of 2 to 3 flowers
Petal Count: Over 35
Parentage: (Blueberry Hill x Stephen’s Big Purple) x Blue Nile
Hybridizer: Tom Carruth
Intro Year: 2005
Introduced By: Weeks Roses
Fragrant List: Fragrant