Floribunda 'Roseberry Blanket': Kordes' Purple Carpet

Introduced in 2003 by W. Kordes & Sons, 'Roseberry Blanket' (also known as KORtwente, Purple Kiss, Raspberry Balconia, Raspberry Blanket, Raspberry Vigorosa) is a floribunda/shrub that creates a living carpet of purple-pink blooms. Part of the Vigorosa® collection, it's bred for ground-covering habit and relentless flower power.

Botanical Profile

The semi-double flowers are a rich raspberry-purple, opening in large clusters that cover the low, spreading plant. The habit is mounding and wide—2-3 feet tall, 4-5 feet wide—making it an excellent ground cover or foreground shrub. The foliage is small, dark green, and highly disease-resistant. Kordes' Vigorosa® line was developed for public plantings in Europe—roses that survive neglect, pollution, and harsh winters while blooming non-stop. 'Roseberry Blanket' brings that municipal toughness to the home garden, a purple carpet that asks for nothing and gives everything.