Rosa – Proven Winners® ColorChoice®
Part of the first-ever climbing roses from Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, Rise Up Lilac Days® Rose is a “mini climber” with a neat, dense habit that can be grown as a climber or maintained as a shrub, depending on how it’s trained. Bred by renowned UK rose breeder Chris Warner, this vigorous, reblooming variety offers exceptional health and performance.
Its unique lilac-blue blooms and powerful, heady fragrance make it one of the most distinctive roses on the North American market. Awarded 2026 Rose of the Year, Lilac Days® delivers both beauty and reliability in one versatile plant.
🌸 Why You’ll Love It
Unique lilac-blue flower color
Strong, noticeable fragrance
Reblooming throughout summer
Can be trained as a mini climber or grown as a shrub
Excellent disease resistance
🌿 Shrub Details
Bloom Time: Summer (reblooming)
Flower Color: Light purple (lilac-blue)
Foliage: Dark green
Habit: Upright; can be trained as a climber
Blooms On: New wood
Light Requirement: Full sun
Soil: Average, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Average
Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Maintenance: Moderate
📏 Size
Mature Height: 5–8 ft (with support)
Mature Width: 2–4 ft
Spacing: 2–4 ft
🌼 Landscape Uses
Trellises and small arbors
Cottage gardens
Mixed borders
Hedges
Containers (large)
Specimen or focal point
✂️ Care Notes
Prune back by at least one-third in early spring as buds begin to swell, cutting just above a strong, healthy bud. Fertilize in spring with a granular rose fertilizer. Deadheading is optional for continuous bloom.