Softly
by Heidi Smith
Title
Softly
Artist
Heidi Smith
Medium
Photograph
Description
Softly - Original photographic artwork by Heidi Smith
This is still blooming in my garden today. A shallow depth of field was used to capture an impressionistic image of this lovely "purple tiger".
What a great name for a rose! And what a dramatically colored bloom to live up to that unique name! 'Purple Tiger's dazzling blooms appear in flushes from early summer until frost (remove spend flowers to encourage rebloom), each one a rich shade of purple that's streaked and flecked with white. It's absolutely gorgeous, and its beauty doesn't stop with the visual appeal; this eye-catching floribunda also delights the nose with a strong antique-rose fragrance!
Typically growing to a height of 3-4', its matte green foliage is the perfect backdrop to the loosely semi-double purple and white blooms. It makes a stunning specimen planting or in small groups in borders, foundations, cottage gardens, or amidst your other roses.
Source - jacksonandperkins.com
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October 24th, 2013
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