Brief summary
Modern Rose, hybrid rugosa "Vita", Latvia, introduced by Dr. Dzidra Alfredovna Rieksta in 2011, Usually is purple in color, cupped bloom shape, full petal count, blooms 5 - 6 cm in size, has 5-10 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has moderate fragrance, the bush shape can be spreading, 50 - 70 cm in height, 100 - 120 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 3 from -40°C and above, strong resistance to rain, strong resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew.
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Height 50-70 cm, width 100-120 cm. Leaves small, rugose, dark green, slightly glossy. Purple flowers, medium-sized (5,5-6,5 cm), double (26-35 petals), strongly fragrant, borne in clusters of 3-9. Buds open readily, and petals drop immediately after flowering. Deadheading after bloom is not required, as the variety sets fruits . Blooms from early June to autumn.