Nirpul; a smoky lilac cut rose in a grey-mocha ‘smoky’ tone.
Smoky lilac tone · vintage floristry
The benchmark for smoky lilac; almost thornless, vase life up to 14 days
30 petals.
Barely noticeable, delicate.
Good; vase life up to 14 days.
Young flowers yellowish-brown, then grey-lilac.
Dark green.
Smoky lilac, grey-lavender with coffee-mocha tones; greenish reverse
Coffee-lilac varieties in this section harmonise with the smoky lilac tone of Amnesia.
Silver and blue perennials bring out the “smoky” palette:
For contrast beside the smoky-lilac rose, silver and blue:
Where to plant. Mainly for cutting and vintage flower arrangements; vase life up to 14 days.
Climate. A greenhouse cut-flower variety — outdoors it needs a warm spot and winter cover.
Care. As for a cut rose — warm sun and feeding. Almost thornless, so it is easy to work with.
Name. ‘Amnesia’ — an association with the blurred, ‘hazy’ muted grey colour of the flower.
Breeding. NIRP International (France); 2006; trade name 'Nirpul'.
Meaning. One of the benchmark ‘smoky lilac / coffee’ cut roses for vintage and wedding flower arranging.
Continuous.
Overall resistance: 3.5 out of 5. 3.5 / 5; good resistance (per NIRP).
Sun; continuous flowering; young flowers yellowish-brown, then grey-lilac.
Barely noticeable, delicate.
