Flower in a lavender–mauve shade with a smoky violet-lilac rim that deepens towards the petal edges. - hybrid tea rose - strong, distinctly fragrant rose - rich, slightly sweet, rose-citrus, mildly fruity
– XL bloom size with classic hybrid tea form.
– Distinctive mauve‑lilac colour with smoky rim.
– Strong, rich rose‑citrus fragrance.
– Reliable repeat flowering all season.
– Very good resistance to major diseases.
– Gné speisialta: Ideal as an exhibition rose and luxurious cut flower for scented arrangements.
Style in the garden – Responsible gardening
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NEPTUNE – mauve-lilac hybrid tea rose – Tom Carruth
If you dream of a softly glowing, “girly” corner in your Irish cottage or Dublin front garden, NEPTUNE offers opulent blooms with a serene, mauve-lilac aura and a strong, rose-citrus fragrance that feels like a short walk in gentle rain. This hybrid tea forms an upright, bushy structure, clothed in healthy, glossy dark foliage, giving you elegant, exhibition-style flowers from early summer well into autumn even when the season feels brief. Bred for very good disease resistance, it copes reliably with our damp, fungus-prone weather, and as an own-root plant it settles in for a long garden lifetime, regenerating well after pruning or wind damage. Plant once, then watch it follow a natural rhythm – first roots, then shoots, then full ornamental impact over its first three years.
NEPTUNE rose in full bloom, showing its mauve-lilac flowers.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Feature rose in a small front garden bed
NEPTUNE’s XL, high‑centred blooms carry a strong, sophisticated scent, so a single bush by the path or gate creates real impact without needing a large border. Its upright habit keeps it tidy beside drives or railings, suiting busy home‑owners who still want a romantic welcome, especially beginners.
Irish cottage garden mixed border
The bushy, clump‑forming habit and moderately dense, glossy foliage weave easily into cottage planting alongside perennials and low shrubs. With repeat flowering from early summer to autumn, it keeps colour running through the border even when summers are short and cool, ideal for relaxed, low‑fuss gardeners.
Cut‑flower and vase‑garden corner
As an exhibition‑type hybrid tea with long stems and large, double flowers, NEPTUNE is perfect for cutting. Its fade‑resistant lavender‑mauve petals and smoky violet rim hold their colour beautifully indoors, letting you pick armfuls for vases while the bush continues to flower, suiting fragrance‑loving owners.
Low‑maintenance statement rose near the door
Very good resistance to black spot, mildew and rust keeps the plant attractive with minimal spraying, even in wetter, fungus‑prone parts of Ireland. Regular deadheading and basic feeding are usually enough to maintain showy blooms, a reassuring option for time‑pressed urban residents.
Specimen rose in a lawn or gravel area
With a height of 120–150 cm and a spread of 55–70 cm, NEPTUNE stands out as a single specimen in open space. The mauve‑lilac flowers read clearly from a distance, softening hard landscaping and gravel with a calm, elegant presence for design‑conscious home buyers.
Large container on patio, balcony or terrace
NEPTUNE performs well in containers when given a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage and rich compost. Its upright, bushy growth and repeated flushes of scented blooms turn small terraces into outdoor rooms, particularly appreciated by city‑based rose enthusiasts.
Pollinator‑friendly, fragrant seating area
Although the flowers are very double, the large, showy and strongly scented blooms still attract bees and butterflies. Planted near a bench or shed, it adds gentle movement and life, combining sensory pleasure with light ecological value for nature‑oriented Irish households.
Long‑term, own‑root focal rose
As an own‑root plant, NEPTUNE avoids graft suckers and ages steadily, rebuilding from the base after hard pruning or winter damage. Over the years it forms a stable, characterful clump that rewards simple annual care, an appealing prospect for long‑view garden planners.
Styling ideas
Cottage‑path charm – Line a short path with NEPTUNE and sweet alyssum for mauve blooms above a white froth, perfect for romantic cottage entrances – ideal for nostalgic garden lovers.
Dublin railings glow – Plant one or two NEPTUNE in a narrow bed inside front railings, underplant with goldmoss stonecrop to soften the edge – suited to style‑aware terrace owners.
Lavender lounge – Combine NEPTUNE with lavender and soft grasses by a seating area, letting scent and movement mix in evening light – great for evening‑garden relaxers.
Mauve feature pot – Grow NEPTUNE in a 50‑litre terracotta pot with trailing alyssum to spill over the rim, bringing colour and perfume to patios – perfect for balcony and terrace gardeners.
Calm coastal mix – Use NEPTUNE with Ceanothus and low sedums in free‑draining soil to create a soft, sea‑tinted border for breezier sites – fitting for coastal‑garden keepers.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as WEKhilpurnil, trade name NEPTUNE, premium gold merit rating; commercial group Rós taehibride, hybrid tea exhibition and bedding type.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tom Carruth, Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc. (USA); parentage (‘Blueberry Hill’ × ‘Stephen’s Big Purple’) × ‘Blue Nile’; introduced 2003, registered 2006–2008.
Awards and recognition
Rose Hills International Rose Trials, Pageant of Roses Garden, Rose Hills, Whittier, USA: awarded the Rose Hills Gold Medal, confirming strong ornamental and garden performance.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy shrub 120–150 cm tall, 55–70 cm wide; moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage; moderately thorny stems; suitable for specimen, bedding and container use.
Flower morphology
Very large, high‑centred, double blooms with 26–39 petals, XL size over 10 cm; classic pointed buds, often 3–5 flowers per stem; remontant with abundant second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Lavender–mauve ground colour with smoky violet rim, RHS 62C outer, 62D inner; petals largely fade‑resistant, with only moderate lightening even in strong sun through the season.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, distinct fragrance with rich rose‑citrus and mild fruity notes; scented blooms are noticeable along paths and around seating, adding clear sensory value in smaller gardens.
Hip characteristics
Produces small hips with a maximum diameter of around 5–10 mm; decorative effect limited, as the variety is mainly valued for its recurrent, showy flowers rather than autumn fruit.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; hardy to about -21 to -18 °C (RHS H6, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b); moderate heat and drought tolerance with regular watering.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun, tolerates partial shade; spacing 40–95 cm depending on use; ensure drainage on heavy clay, mulch annually; excellent for beds, specimens, cutting and large containers.
NEPTUNE offers strongly scented, fade‑resistant mauve blooms on a healthy, long‑lived, own‑root shrub, making it an elegant, low‑effort choice for Irish gardens you may gladly welcome into your planting plans.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
NEPTUNE – mauve-lilac hybrid tea rose - Tom Carruth
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Competition and Show Awards:
Rose Hills International Rose Trials (Pageant of Roses Garden, Rose Hills, Whittier, USA) – Rose Hills Gold Medal (year unknown)
Flower Colour:
Flower in a lavender–mauve shade with a smoky violet-lilac rim that deepens towards the petal edges.
Closed Bud:
Pale pink-toned with a slight violet cast, with a delicate lilac flush on the outer bud leaves.
Freshly Opened Flower:
The inner petal whorl is a clear, cool pink, with the petals showing a slightly deeper mauve tone at their bases. The outer petals fade to a pale pink towards their edges, sometimes overlaid with a soft violet veil.
Full Bloom:
When fully open the flower's ground colour is a cool lavender–mauve, with a more pronounced smoky violet rim at the petal edges; the petal bases are also lavender, with a narrow purple edging in places.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The pink hue gently fades to a pastel mauve, with occasional light lavender tones. A subtle, slightly purplish-pink colouration becomes visible along the edges of the outer petals.
Colour Fading Description:
The petals are described as fade-resistant, so the lavender base colour and the purple edge remain relatively well preserved even in strong sunlight, with at most moderate lightening expected. (https://idiggreenacres.com/products/neptune-8482-rose?ut
Colour Retention Level:
The petals are described as fade‑resistant, so the lavender base colour and purple edge remain relatively well preserved even in strong sunlight; at most moderate lightening can be expected.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its large, very double flower form (30+ petals) means the stamens are only partially accessible, but the fragrant, showy blooms still attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Partially pollinator-friendly variety – its showy, strongly scented flowers attract pollinators, but because of its very double, exhibition-style flower form its provision of forage is limited.
Partial Shade Tolerance:
Suitable for partial shade (but flowers most abundantly in full sun).
Maintenance Requirements:
Maintenance requirement low–medium; disease resistance is generally very good according to major nurseries (especially against black spot and powdery mildew), although in humid, fungus-prone climates it may be medium, so occasional plant protection treatm
Key Uses:
flowerbeds, specimen planting, exhibition rose and cut flower, container cultivation
Notes
Strengths:
Style in the garden – Responsible gardening
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
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