Velvety, blackish-purple in tone, with a slight purplish sheen towards the centre of the petals. - bedding floribunda rose - strong, distinctive-scented rose - spicy, clove scented
– Striking velvety dark-crimson cluster blooms.
– Strong, spicy clove fragrance.
– Compact, dense shrub for beds and containers.
– Excellent disease resistance for healthy growth.
– Hardy to H7 / USDA 5b winters.
– Special feature: Award-winning floribunda with distinctive near-black flower tones and reliable repeat flowering.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,10 £
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Midnight Blue – dark-crimson bedding floribunda rose
This compact floribunda brings an intense, velvety midnight-purple display to small beds, borders and front gardens, combining colour, rich fragrance and easy maintenance for busy gardeners who still want drama. Its dense, neat habit and sparsely thorned stems make day‑to‑day care straightforward, while proven health means less worrying about fungal problems in humid weather and more time enjoying the show. As an own‑root plant it develops a strong, lasting structure that settles into your soil and climate, ideal where winters are sharp and winds with driving rain test garden planting. In year one it concentrates on roots, in year two you see stronger shoots, and by year three you enjoy its full ornamental impact in a stable, long‑lived planting that works reliably in the family garden.
Freshly opened flower of Midnight Blue, showing dark-crimson petals with a purplish tone.
Midnight Blue showing its velvety dark crimson flowers at full bloom.
Midnight Blue flowers in late phase, with deep crimson petals and a smoky lilac-matte sheen.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small front-garden bed by the path
The compact, bushy structure stays within 80–110 cm, giving a tidy, well-defined presence that will not swamp a narrow strip by the drive or front path. Dense foliage covers the stems well, so the planting looks full even between flushes, suiting appearance-conscious beginners.
Feature plant near seating or terrace
Strong clove-like fragrance and dark, dramatic blooms make this rose ideal beside a bench or terrace where you pass close enough to enjoy the scent each day. Clusters of medium-sized flowers repeat well, offering reliable sensory interest for homeowners.
Low-maintenance mixed border with shrubs
Good resistance to black spot, mildew and rust reduces spraying and fuss, fitting neatly into mixed borders where you want the rose to look after itself among shrubs and perennials. This suits gardens where simple routines matter most to busy-gardeners.
Own-root long-term rose area
The own-root form builds a durable framework that regenerates well from the base, so the plant keeps its shape and vigour over many seasons instead of declining on old graft unions, appealing to those planning long-lived displays like committed gardeners.
Clay or chalky suburban garden bed
This cultivar adapts well once established, forming a stable structure that copes with typical British garden soils when drainage is sensible, giving a dependable display even where heavy ground and blustery rain challenge less robust roses for cautious starters.
Informal cottage-style cluster of 3–5 plants
Cluster-flowered heads and repeat flowering create a rich, continuous block of moody colour that blends beautifully with cottage perennials. Planting a small group quickly fills a modest bed with an abundant, romantic effect valued by cottage-lovers.
Large container on patio (40–50 litres+)
A compact yet vigorous habit works well in a substantial pot of at least 40–50 litres, where regular watering can easily be managed and the scented flowers are brought up to nose level, ideal for balconies and paved spaces owned by urban residents.
Edging rose along garden boundary
Recommended closer spacings allow an even, low hedge effect with repeating clusters of dark-crimson blooms. Reliable remontant flowering and a manageable height give a defined line without heavy pruning demands, matching the needs of time-poor families.
Styling ideas
Twilight-border – Combine its velvety blooms with silver foliage plants and dusky mauve perennials for a moody evening border – ideal for design-focused homeowners.
Cottage-drift – Plant 3–5 together with foxgloves and hardy geraniums to create a soft, billowing cottage feel – perfect for romantic cottage-garden enthusiasts.
Front-door-focus – Flank an entrance path with repeated plants for a scented, structured welcome – suited to those wanting instant kerb appeal.
Patio-centrepiece – Grow one in a 50-litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme at the rim for portable colour and perfume – great for balcony and terrace gardeners.
Modern-contrast – Set against clipped evergreen shapes and pale gravel to make the dark flowers stand out dramatically – attractive for lovers of clean, contemporary schemes.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose registered as WEKfabpur, marketed as Midnight Blue and Wekfabpur Bedding rose WEKfabpur; shrub rose for garden, park and exhibition, premium bronze quality rating.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Thomas F. Carruth (USA, 2004) for Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower Inc; complex parentage combining Sweet Chariot, Blue Nile, Stephens’ Big Purple and others; introduced commercially after 2006.
Awards and recognition
Honourable Mention at the Australian National Rose Trial Garden in 2004 and Gold Medal at the Rose Hills International Rose Trials (USA) in 2006, confirming strong garden and exhibition performance.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, upright shrub reaching about 80–110 cm high and 50–70 cm across, with dense, slightly glossy green foliage (RHS 147A) and relatively sparse prickles for easier handling and maintenance.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, cluster-flowered, semi-double blooms with roughly 13–25 petals; cup-shaped with remontant, abundant second flowering, providing repeated decorative flushes across the main growing season.
Colour data and phenology
Velvety dark crimson to blackish-purple with purplish centre sheen; colour deepens then lightens slightly in strong sun, remaining richer in cooler weather; ARS m, RHS 79A and 72A codes indicate its intense tones.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, distinctive clove-like spicy scent, noticeable in still air and near seating; semi-double flowers provide some accessible stamens, giving moderate attraction to pollinating insects compared with fuller blooms.
Hip characteristics
Rose hip set is usually minimal due to flower form; where present, hips are tiny, around 0–4 mm diameter, and not a significant ornamental feature, so the plant is grown primarily for its flowers and scent.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4), with moderate tolerance of heat and drought if watered during prolonged dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Low-maintenance bedding and shrub rose for beds, edging, containers and specimens; suitable for partial shade; suggested spacings 35–65 cm depending on use, giving 5.7–6.6 plants per m² in mass plantings.
Midnight Blue offers compact structure, strong fragrance and reliable disease resistance in a long-lived own-root form that will settle into your garden gracefully, making it a thoughtful choice if you seek lasting, unfussy colour.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
WEKFABPUR – dark crimson bedding floribunda rose - Carruth
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Australian National Rose Trial Garden – Honourable Mention (2004); Rose Hills International Rose Trials (USA) – Gold Medal (2006)
Pollinator Attraction:
Moderately attractive to pollinators; single and semi‑double flower forms with accessible stamens attract more insects than fully double forms, which reduce access to pollen and nectar.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Due to its semi-double flowers it is only partially pollinator-friendly and attracts few pollinators.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
