Velvety deep, blackish‑purple base‑coloured petals with a contrasting cream‑white eye spot in the centre. - dwarf - mini rose - strongly scented, detectable from a distance rose - spicy scent
– Velvety dark-purple blooms with striking white eye.
– Strong, spicy fragrance, noticeable from afar.
– Compact dwarf habit ideal for pots and edging.
– Reliable repeat flowering with abundant second flush.
– Hardy to −32 °C with solid disease tolerance.
– Special feature: Awarded American Rose Society Award of Excellence for its outstanding garden performance.
Natural plant form – Living, vibrant garden
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,00 £
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Diamond Eyes – miniature rose for magical close-up moments
Planted near a favourite seating area, Diamond Eyes creates a richly coloured, fragrant focus point that feels both romantic and intimate, even in a small family garden. Its compact, dwarf habit stays naturally neat, ideal for edging a path or framing a tiny terrace, while the velvety purple blooms with their pale “eye” lend a storybook charm that suits cottage borders and informal kitchen gardens. As an own-root plant it builds strength steadily underground, giving you a reassuringly long-lived feature that copes well with exposed sites where summer breezes and showers sweep in from the coast. In a roomy pot of at least 40–50 litres, or tucked into a sunny bed with reasonable drainage, the spicy perfume and repeat flowering will keep your outdoor corner feeling cosy, characterful and quietly luxurious.
Diamond Eyes at full bloom, showing its deep purple petals and contrasting white eye.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Low border in a family garden
The natural dwarf, rounded habit forms a tidy edging along paths or front-of-border lines, creating a defined but soft boundary that children and pets can move around easily; especially suitable for those wanting structure without high-maintenance clipping for the busy home gardener
Statement container on terrace or balcony
Its compact size and dense foliage mean it thrives in large pots, provided you choose at least a 40–50 litre container so the roots can develop fully, giving stable growth and reliable flowering for people with only a small outdoor space for the urban balcony owner
Cottage-style kitchen garden corner
The velvety dark-purple flowers with their pale “eye” echo traditional cottage-rose charm while staying neatly scaled for paths between vegetable beds, blending ornament and productivity for those who like a romantic, practical kitchen garden for the cottage-style enthusiast
Fragrant seating nook or tea area
The strong, spicy scent carries well at close quarters, so a short row beside a bench or arbour turns everyday moments into a small ritual, ideal for those who want scent first and foremost from a compact rose for the fragrance lover
Small-space feature in urban front gardens
Because the plant stays around 45–55 cm high and wide, it delivers striking colour and form without overwhelming tight plots or paved forecourts, suiting those who want noticeable impact from a single, easy-to-place shrub for the space-conscious owner
Raised beds on heavier soils
In raised beds or improved clay, the own-root system anchors firmly and develops steadily, offering long-term security and resilience even where summer breezes and showers sweep in from the coast for the coastal and clay gardener
Informal low hedge or path edging
Planted at the recommended spacing, the uniform dwarf habit and dense foliage knit into a continuous, low ribbon of colour that reads as a miniature hedge, for those wanting gentle separation of spaces without tall barriers for the family garden planner
Long-term garden “keeper” plant
As an own-root rose it can regenerate from its base over the years, maintaining its characterful colour and form without concerns about graft failure, suiting gardeners who prefer to plant once and enjoy a reliable feature for many seasons for the long-term thinker
Styling ideas
Tea-corner edging – line a small seating nook with a short run of Diamond Eyes and a low thyme carpet for scented feet and cosy afternoon tea moments – for contemplative tea drinkers
Balcony jewel-box – plant one or three in a 50-litre container with trailing ivy-leaved geraniums to frame a rail or bistro set – for balcony and patio owners
Cottage path ribbon – alternate Diamond Eyes with clumps of lavender along a gravel path to mix dark blooms, fragrance and soft movement – for lovers of classic cottage style
Kitchen-garden accent – position a pair at the end of vegetable rows with herbs like chives and oregano to link productive beds with ornamental charm – for kitchen-garden enthusiasts
Front-gate welcome – flank a gate or front step with matching pots, underplanting Diamond Eyes with low violas for a friendly, colourful greeting – for family homes and visitors
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Miniature, dwarf rose; registered as WEKwibypur, marketed as Diamond Eyes; ARS approved exhibition mini rose suited to containers, edging and small garden settings.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tom Carruth (United States) from ‘Wild Blue Yonder’ × complex seedling parentage; introduced after 2015 by Weeks Roses, with US plant patent protection from 2015.
Awards and recognition
Holds the American Rose Society Award of Excellence (2013) in the miniature category, signalling strong garden performance and ornamental value for compact spaces and containers.
Growth and structural characteristics
Dwarf, rounded shrub about 45–55 cm high and wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; forms a compact, bushy plant suited to borders and pots.
Flower morphology
Semi-double blooms, 13–25 petals, small (0.5–1.5 in), flat and cluster-flowered; repeats well through the season with a generous second flush when spent blooms are removed.
Colour data and phenology
Velvety dark purple (RHS 79A) petals with a cream-white central eye (RHS 155D); colour lightens slightly in heat, deepens in cool weather, maintaining a clear, dramatic contrast.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, spicy rose fragrance detectable at some distance; best appreciated at close quarters in seating areas or on balconies where air movement carries the scent reliably.
Hip characteristics
Rose-hip production generally light; occasional small, spherical red hips 6–8 mm may develop later in the season, adding a subtle decorative touch without heavy seeding.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −32 to −29 °C (RHS H7, USDA 4b) with medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from standard rose hygiene and monitoring.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to containers, borders, edging and low hedges in sun or light shade; prefers well-drained soil and regular watering in dry spells, with occasional plant protection as needed.
Diamond Eyes offers compact structure, rich colour impact and strong fragrance in a durable own-root form that matures into a long-lived feature; a thoughtful choice if you want lasting character from a very small rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
WEKWIBYPUR – dark purple dwarf-mini rose - Carruth
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The name "Diamond Eyes" means "Gyémánt szemek", and refers to the striking white "eye" at the centre of the deep purple petals.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals moderately attract pollinators because the semi-double form partly conceals the stamens, reducing their accessibility.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
