Rose Seeds – Purple Dragon

The Purple Dragon Rose is a captivating variety admired for its rich purple blooms with velvety petals and an enchanting fragrance. Known for its strong growth and stunning color, this rose variety adds a royal touch to gardens, patios, and landscapes. Perfect for both decorative borders and cut flower arrangements, the Purple Dragon Rose delivers elegance and beauty throughout the blooming season. With proper sunlight and care, it rewards gardeners with abundant, long-lasting flowers that enhance any outdoor space.

Features:

• Striking deep purple blooms with lush, full petals.

• Strong fragrance ideal for decorative and sensory gardens.

• Excellent for borders, containers, and floral arrangements.

• Long-lasting blooms throughout the growing season.

• Hardy, vigorous, and easy to maintain with proper care.

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Rosa hybrida ‘Purple Dragon’

• Common Name (US): Rose

• Plant Type: Perennial shrub

• Bloom Color: Deep Purple

• Bloom Form: Full double blooms

• Fragrance: Strong and pleasant

• Plant Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

• Spread: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hours daily)

• Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy, and fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

• Germination Time: 25–40 days

• Days to Bloom: Approximately 90–100 days after sowing

• Sowing Method: Start indoors in trays; transplant after last frost

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 4–5: May to June

  • Zones 6–7: April to May

  • Zones 8–9: February to March

• Use: Garden borders, landscape decoration, cut flowers, and ornamental displays