About Purple Splash™ Potted Climbing Rose

Rosa ‘WEKpurpur’ Purple Splash™

Purple Splash™ is a climbing rose bred by Tom Carruth (USA) for Weeks Roses and introduced in 2009. It produces striking magenta-purple blooms boldly splashed and striped with white, each flower unique. Semi-double and borne in large clusters, the blossoms repeat throughout the season. Vigorous and tall with glossy foliage, it’s ideal for covering arbors, fences, or walls where its dramatic color can make a statement.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Climbing Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses (USA)
🎨 Color: Magenta-purple with white splashes and stripes
🌸 Petal Count: ~12–16 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Semi-double, borne in large clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~3–4″ (7–10 cm) across
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming, spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Decorative but shorter-lived cut blooms
🧴 Fragrance: Mild, sweet

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Vigorous climbing shrub with long canes
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~4–6 ft (120–180 cm)
↕️ Height: ~8–12 ft (2.5–3.5 m)
↔️ Width: ~4–6 ft (120–180 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Good overall; benefits from seasonal pruning and training
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Well-suited for Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, and Pacific Northwest; thrives best where it has space to climb