Climbing Rose 'Night Owl': Edmunds' Dark Mystery

Introduced in 2006 by Stephen Edmunds, 'Night Owl' (PP18740, also known as WEKpurosot) is a large-flowered climber that embraces the dark side—its blooms are a deep, velvety purple-mauve, the color of twilight shadows, opening from near-black buds.

Botanical Profile

The flowers are large, 4-5 inches across, cupped and quartered with a slight fragrance. They appear in clusters on strong, flexible canes that reach 8-10 feet. The foliage is dark green, semi-glossy, and disease-resistant. Edmunds, a Pacific Northwest breeder, specializes in novel colors for climbers. 'Night Owl' fills a rare niche: a purple climber that repeats reliably. Most purple roses are shrubs or hybrid teas; a climbing version with modern disease resistance is a genuine breakthrough. Plant it where evening light catches the petals—it glows like amethyst in the gloaming.