Fragrant Plum (Rosa ‘Fragrant Plum’)
Breeder & Recognition
Bred by Jack E. Christensen in the USA before 1988; introduced in 1990
Appearance & Fragrance
Color: Buds open deep crimson/magenta, evolving into lavender–mauve blooms with smoky plum-purple edges
Form: Classic Grandiflora—large, high-centered, double blooms (about 4–5 in / 10–13 cm) with 20–25 velvety petals
Fragrance: Notably strong and fruity, filling the air with a rich aroma .
 
 
 
Growth Habit & Performance
Grows into a tall, upright bush approximately 4–7 ft (1.2–2.1 m) tall with a 3–4 ft (0.9–1.2 m) spread
Blooms continuously in flushes from late spring through fall, producing long-stemmed flowers ideal for cutting
 
At-a-Glance
Feature
Details
Type
Grandiflora
Height × Spread
1.2–2.1 m × 0.9–1.2 m
Bloom Size
10–13 cm, 20–25 petals
Color
Lavender–mauve with plum edges
Fragrance
Strong, fruity
Flowering
Flushes late spring–autum