Rose Type: Floribunda
Purple Tiger is a truly distinctive floribunda that transforms every bloom into a unique work of art. Medium-sized, old-fashioned flowers measuring approximately 3.5 inches across display an ever-changing pattern of purple, lavender, and white stripes, flecks, streaks, dots, and splashes. With 35 to 40 petals per bloom, no two flowers look exactly alike, making this variety one of the most unusual roses in the garden.
Its powerful fragrance blends notes of citrus blossom and classic rose, adding another layer of interest to an already unforgettable plant. Purple Tiger produces clusters of colorful blooms on a compact, rounded plant that fits beautifully into smaller garden spaces and containers. Although it can be somewhat more demanding than many modern roses, its strong disease resistance, heat tolerance, and excellent cutting qualities reward gardeners with an extraordinary floral display throughout the season. The richest purple coloring and largest blooms are often produced during cooler weather.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: Purple, lavender, and white with striped and flecked patterns
Bloom Size: 3.5 inches
Petal Count: 35–40
Fragrance: Strong citrus blossom and rose fragrance
Height: 2.5–3 feet
Width: 2–3 feet
Growth Habit: Rounded
Disease Resistance: Strong disease resistance
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate; water regularly until established
Hardiness Zones: 6b–9b
Environmental Tolerance: Heat tolerant
Best Uses: Cut flowers
Special Features: Distinctive striped and flecked petals; exceptional bloom variation; best flower size and color development in cooler conditions
Breeder: Jack Christensen
Introduced: 1991
Registration Name: JACpurr
Rose Type: Floribunda
Purple Tiger is a truly distinctive floribunda that transforms every bloom into a unique work of art. Medium-sized, old-fashioned flowers measuring approximately 3.5 inches across display an ever-changing pattern of purple, lavender, and white stripes, flecks, streaks, dots, and splashes. With 35 to 40 petals per bloom, no two flowers look exactly alike, making this variety one of the most unusual roses in the garden.
Its powerful fragrance blends notes of citrus blossom and classic rose, adding another layer of interest to an already unforgettable plant. Purple Tiger produces clusters of colorful blooms on a compact, rounded plant that fits beautifully into smaller garden spaces and containers. Although it can be somewhat more demanding than many modern roses, its strong disease resistance, heat tolerance, and excellent cutting qualities reward gardeners with an extraordinary floral display throughout the season. The richest purple coloring and largest blooms are often produced during cooler weather.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: Purple, lavender, and white with striped and flecked patterns
Bloom Size: 3.5 inches
Petal Count: 35–40
Fragrance: Strong citrus blossom and rose fragrance
Height: 2.5–3 feet
Width: 2–3 feet
Growth Habit: Rounded
Disease Resistance: Strong disease resistance
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate; water regularly until established
Hardiness Zones: 6b–9b
Environmental Tolerance: Heat tolerant
Best Uses: Cut flowers
Special Features: Distinctive striped and flecked petals; exceptional bloom variation; best flower size and color development in cooler conditions
Breeder: Jack Christensen
Introduced: 1991
Registration Name: JACpurr
