Rose ‘Ebb Tide’ – The Deep Plum-Perfumed Rose That Turns Heads in Toowoomba Gardens
Fragrance. Drama. Elegance. The extraordinary Rose ‘Ebb Tide’ brings a bold and moody aesthetic to any garden, with its rich, smoky purple blooms and powerful clove-spice fragrance. A standout floribunda rose with striking colour and repeat flowering ability, it’s perfect for gardeners in Toowoomba who want something out of the ordinary.
With velvety, dark plum petals and dusky buds that open into ruffled, old-world-style blooms, ‘Ebb Tide’ delivers high visual impact in both garden beds and pots. Each bloom is packed with scent, filling the air with a heady, spicy perfume that intensifies in the warmth of the Darling Downs sun.
Ideal for compact gardens, small spaces, or featured in mass plantings, this modern classic rose offers a dramatic contrast to lighter-toned roses and is a true showstopper during peak bloom periods.
Key Features:
Unforgettable Colour: Smoky plum to deep purple blooms that deepen with age
Powerful Perfume: Rich clove and spice fragrance with excellent throw
Repeat Flowering: Continuous flushes of blooms from spring through late autumn
Compact Form: Grows approx. 90-120cm high - perfect for beds, borders & pots
Disease Resistance: Proven resilience against common fungal issues in SE QLD
Why ‘Ebb Tide’ Is Perfect for Toowoomba Gardens
Toowoomba’s mild winters and warm summers allow ‘Ebb Tide’ to flourish, producing generous flushes of flowers throughout the growing season. Its robust nature and excellent disease resistance make it ideal for both new gardeners and seasoned rose lovers in the region.
Whether you’re revamping your cottage garden in Highfields, planting a scented border in Middle Ridge, or creating a moody floral moment on a Toowoomba City patio, ‘Ebb Tide’ thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and a little love.
Pair it with silver-leaved perennials or soft pink roses like ‘Coconut Ice’ for a stunning contrast in both colour and form.
Planting & Care Tips:
Sunlight: Requires 6+ hours of full sun daily
Soil: Prefers rich, well-drained soil with added compost or rose mix
Watering: Water regularly in dry spells, especially during flowering
Feeding: Apply rose food in early spring, after the first bloom, and late summer
Pruning: Light prune in summer and hard prune in late winter to maintain shape and vigour
Bring Home the Beauty of ‘Ebb Tide’
Available now at True Blue Garden Centre, Toowoomba, Rose ‘Ebb Tide’ is perfect for adding fragrance, colour, and elegance to your home garden. Visit us in-store or shop online to discover why this dramatic rose is fast becoming a regional favourite.