About Twilight Zone™ Grandiflora Rose

Rosa ‘WEKebtidre’  PP# 24,725 Twilight Zone™

Twilight Zone™ is a mesmerizing Grandiflora bred by Tom Carruth in the U.S. (2006). It dazzles with smoky, velvety deep-purple blooms that unfurl in lush, old-fashioned style. Each flower is densely petaled (80–96 petals), exudes a strong spicy-clove and citrus fragrance, and is ideal for cutting. The medium-sized, bushy shrub blooms in flushes from late spring through fall and stands out in beds, borders, or containers.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA, 2006)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks® Roses
🎨 Color: Deep purple to smoky violet
🌸 Petal Count: ~80–96 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Very full, old-fashioned, rosette
📏 Bloom Size: ~3.5–5″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Strong clove & citrus
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — superb for floral arrangements

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, bushy shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun (can perform with 4+ hours)
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9 (Zone 5 requires winter protection of the bud union)
📐 Spacing: ~3–4′
↕️ Height: ~3–5′
↔️ Width: ~2–3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Rootstock: Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Good — robust and reliable
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Thrives in hot, dry, coastal, and continental climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Midwest •  Pacific Northwest

🏆 Awards: Rose Hills Memorial Park Most Fragrant Rose (2013)