Shrub Rose 'Vineyard Song': Moore's Grape-Colored Melody

Introduced in 1999 by Ralph Moore (aka MORgrapes), 'Vineyard Song' is a unique shrub rose from the master of miniature roses. It forms a compact, rounded plant 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, bearing clusters of small to medium (2 to 3 inches), fully double blooms in an unusual grape-purple to mauve color—rare in shrub roses. The flowers have a light, fruity fragrance and appear in flushes from spring through fall.

The foliage is small, glossy, dark green, and disease-resistant. 'Vineyard Song' inherits Moore's signature cold hardiness and reliability. Its compact size and unusual color make it a standout in mixed borders, as a low hedge, or in large containers. Hardy to USDA zone 5.

For collectors of Moore's work and gardeners seeking a purple shrub rose without the fuss of Hybrid Teas, 'Vineyard Song' sings a distinctive tune in the landscape.