1968
4 to 6 feet
‘Basye’s Purple Rose’ is a truly distinctive shrub rose that stands out in both color and character. Its large, single blooms of velvety fuchsia-magenta are highlighted with brilliant golden stamens; an eye-catching display that repeats in flushes throughout the growing season. The flowers carry a very light, fruity fragrance and open to an average of 2.5" in diameter with 4–8 petals, creating a simple yet strikingly elegant effect.
This rose forms a tall, vigorous, and upright shrub, often reaching up to 8 feet high and 5 feet wide. Its canes are exceptionally woody and tree-like, a unique trait that sets it apart from many modern shrubs. These canes may even appear dead during dormancy, but rest assured that this is simply part of its unusual growth habit and not a sign of decline.
A cross between Rosa rugosa and Rosa foliolosa, this rose is ruggedly hardy, heat tolerant, and well-suited for challenging climates. Its rough-textured foliage and prickly canes add to its durability, while its tendency to sucker on its own roots makes it a strong, enduring presence in the landscape.
Bred in 1968 by Dr. Robert E. Basye, this rose is as much a conversation piece as it is a garden beauty, perfect for those who appreciate roses with bold personality and natural charm.
- 🌹 2 gallon own root rose.
- 📦 Pruned to approx. 12-18 inches to accommodate packaging.
Name: Basye's Purple Rose
Class: Shrub
Color: Purple
Growth Habit: Shrub
Fragrant: Yes
Hips: Yes
Blooms: Repeat
Mature Height: 8ft
Climate Zones: zone 4, zone 5, zone 6, zone 7, zone 8, zone 9, zone 10, zone 11
We ship our roses from September to May. Other items ship year round.
At checkout, you may choose your desired delivery timeframe. This is a very important step!
We do ask that you make sure the weather in your zone is suitable for receiving and plating your roses.
Antique Rose Emporium is in Texas and the December weather can be anywhere from below freezing to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. But our weather is extremely mild compared to the northern United States.
We want you to have the best success possible with your roses and ask that you let us care for them over the winter and receive them at the time that you plan to plant.
Please ensure that you are not experiencing freezing temperatures and the ground is not frozen when you plan to receive your rose.
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