Choose Rise Up Lilac Days® Rose if you want a fragrant, soft-purple rose trained upward in a tight spot; the tradeoff is that it needs support, pruning, and more attention than a basic flowering shrub.
Buy This If
You want fragrance.
You can provide support.
You like lavender-purple flowers.
Skip This If
You want no pruning.
Deer browse your roses.
You need a dense screen.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
B+
The flower color and upright habit give it more presence than a standard shrub rose when it is trained well.
Growth Rate
B
It grows at a steady pace, but it will not cover a structure as fast as a large climbing rose.
Maintenance
C+
Plan on tying, pruning, and basic rose cleanup to keep it looking intentional.
Deer Resistance
D
Roses are not a good bet where deer are feeding regularly.
Small Space Fit
A-
Its upright shape works well where a wider shrub would crowd a path or bed.
Screening Value
C
It can soften a fence or trellis, but it is not dense enough for privacy.
Compare It To
Rise Up Emberays® Rose
Choose Rise Up Lilac Days® Rose for fragrance and cooler purple color; choose Rise Up Emberays® Rose if you want warmer flower color in the same mini-climber role.
Knock Out® Double Red Rose
Choose Knock Out® Double Red Rose for an easier shrub rose; choose Rise Up Lilac Days® Rose when you want height, fragrance, and something to train.
Bloomerang® Dark Purple Lilac
Choose Bloomerang® Dark Purple Lilac for a true shrub with lilac character; choose Rise Up Lilac Days® Rose for rose fragrance and a narrower vertical habit.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for gardeners who enjoy roses and have a trellis or fence ready, not for someone trying to fill space with a no-fuss shrub.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
5–8 ft
Mature Width
2–4 ft
Hardiness Zones
4a-9a
Spacing
2–4 ft on center Plant 2–4 ft from structures Train against a trellis, fence, column, or support if using as a climber
Sun
Full Sun
Moisture
Average to moist
Growth Habit
upright
Customers Usually Ask
Will it climb by itself?
No; tie the canes to a trellis, fence, or other support.
Is the flower color really blue?
No; expect a lavender-lilac purple tone, not true blue.
Can it be grown in a container?
Yes, with a large pot, steady watering, and winter protection.
Why Choose Roses for Your Landscape?
Long-Lasting Blooms: Many roses flower in repeat cycles, providing consistent color from late spring through fall.
Fragrance & Classic Beauty: Roses offer iconic flowers and, in many varieties, a strong, unmistakable scent that elevates any garden.
Versatile & Landscape-Friendly: Perfect for borders, foundation plantings, cut gardens, and containers—roses fit nearly any design style.
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
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